scrolling

noun3

1. •
   The continuous movement of text or images on a display screen in either a horizontal or vertical direction.
2. •
   (Internet) 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. — 2025
3. •
   Ornamental scrollwork.