A slang term from bodybuilding culture has topped Collins Dictionary’s word of the year, beating entries linked to artificial intelligence and the climate crisis. "Mogging" describes the act of making someone or something appear inferior in looks, confidence, or status, reflecting its growing use in everyday language. Other notable contenders included gaming slang, food trends, a hairstyle, and a mathematical term tied to AI risks. The announcement highlights how informal language evolves to capture cultural shifts.
Bodybuilding slang referring to making someone else look inferior beat entries concerning AI and climate crisisMogging – meaning to outperform or outshine someone or something – has been named Collins’s word of the year 2026.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.Fricy A portmanteau of “fruity” and “spicy”, reflecting a rise in popular food products such as pineapple and mango hot sauces.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 intelligence will cause the collapse of human civilisation. Continue reading...
