‘Mogging’ crowned Collins English dictionary word of the year
Bodybuilding slang referring to making someone else look inferior beat entries concerning AI and climate crisis Mogging – meaning to outperform or outshine someone or something – has been named Collins’s word of the year 2026.
- The slang term, which relates to outshining or upstaging someone, is one of 10 words celebrated.
- Bixie A hairstyle blending a bob and a pixie cut, recently adopted by figures such as Zendaya, Jessie Buckley, and Helen Mirren; P(doom) A mathematical shorthand representing the percentage likelihood that artificial….
- Fricy A portmanteau of “fruity” and “spicy”, reflecting a rise in popular food products such as pineapple and mango hot sauces.
Announcing the winner in an article for Collins, the copywriter Rachel Quin said the term describes making someone or something look inferior in terms of appearance, confidence or status.
Friendslop A term adopted by gamers to describe low-budget, multiplayer indie titles focused on social fun over high-end graphics.
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