Bodybuilding slang referring to making someone else look inferior was among 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...
‘Mogging’ crowned Collins word of the year
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The Guardian - UKBy Jamie Grierson
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Bodybuilding slang referring to making someone else look inferior was among 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. 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 ti
Key Takeaways
- ‘Mogging’ crowned Collins word of the year.
- 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.
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Published originally on The Guardian - UK
