Dreamscrolling
Scrolling for dream purchases
Example
i have about 25 tabs open on my phone from dreamscrolling
ditto. i plan my next vacay on my phone every night so i can experience it in my dreams, too. :)
Dreamscrolling for that perfect house
Related Slang
| Doom-scrolling | Scrolling to find bad news |
| Scrollaxing | Scrolling through social media and email to relax |
| Snoozefeed | To scroll your newsfeed instead of getting out of bed |
| Internest | A comfy spot to surf the Internet |
| Cyberslacking | Using an employer's Internet for personal activities while working |
| IMD | In my dreams |
| inspo | Inspiration |
| fitspo | Fitness inspiration |
| BNPL | Buy now pay later |
| Vacay | Vacation |
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Dreamscrolling (or "dream-scrolling") is when you scroll through social media or news feeds, looking at things you want, such as clothes, cars, homes, and vacations. It's an antidote to doom-scrolling, where you are aspirationally searching for the dreams you'd like to see come true instead of wallowing in the feeling of doom and gloom.
You will likely see the slang term used online, especially on social sites like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook, but you may also hear it in person. Additionally, people may dreamscroll on computers but typically do it on a phone or tablet.
Origin of Dreamscrolling
The origin of "dreamscrolling" is unclear, but it went viral in May 2024 due to its inclusion in various academic studies. The publications referenced the term when describing different generations' dreamscroll habits and how it helps them plan and save money for their purchases.