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Posted On: November 3rd 2026, 02:36 pm
What do you think of the Collins English Dictionary's pick for 2026?
The major UK dictionary publisher has chosen the slang word “mogging”, meaning outshining or outperforming someone or something, most often in looks.
Mostly used by Gen Z and Gen Alpha, the word went mainstream this year, with a 210% increase in its usage both online and in every day conversation.
Shortlisted words included, ghost job, when an employer posts a position with no intention of appointing someone and p(doom), the estimation of probability of an AI-aided collapse of civilisation.
Tap the link in @bbcnews's bio to find out more about the shortlist.
#CollinsWOTY #Mogging #BBCNews
The major UK dictionary publisher has chosen the slang word “mogging”, meaning outshining or outperforming someone or something, most often in looks.
Mostly used by Gen Z and Gen Alpha, the word went mainstream this year, with a 210% increase in its usage both online and in every day conversation.
Shortlisted words included, ghost job, when an employer posts a position with no intention of appointing someone and p(doom), the estimation of probability of an AI-aided collapse of civilisation.
Tap the link in @bbcnews's bio to find out more about the shortlist.
#CollinsWOTY #Mogging #BBCNews
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17 hours agoloulovessmoothies
There’s no point putting slang into the dictionary - it’s too fleeting and constantly changing.
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