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Gen Z (1995-2009)
Rent free
Describing obsessive thoughts about a person, song, or meme
Literal Meaning
To occupy space or a property without paying a fee for it
Actual Meaning
Something or someone is constantly on your mind without effort
Examples in Context

Teen: 'That song has been living in my head rent free.' (Translation: I can't stop thinking about it)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Usually about something stuck in your mind
  • 2Can be positive or negative
  • 3Not trying to be there
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obsessing
preoccupied
constantly thinking
in your head
persistent thoughts
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