scrolling
/ˈskɹoʊlɪŋ/ noun B1- The continuous movement of text or images on a display screen in either a horizontal or vertical direction.
- Ornamental scrollwork.
- Continuous and aimless consumption of content on social media, especially on websites or apps with a scrolling feed, such as Instagram, TikTok, or X.
Plural scrollings
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In the phone example, the routine is scrolling through social media or reading text messages.
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