scrolling

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of scroll

noun

1. (uncountable, usually)The continuous movement of text or images on a display screen in either a horizontal or vertical direction.
2. (uncountable, usually)Ornamental scrollwork.
3. (Internet, uncountable, usually)Continuous and aimless consumption of content on social media, especially on websites or apps with a scrolling feed, such as Instagram, TikTok, or X.

   “But in recent years, I’ve watched that capacity for intense concentration dissolve into infinite scrolling on my phone.”