‘Mogging’ crowned Collins word of the year
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What the coverage says
Collins English Dictionary has selected the slang term mogging as its word of the year for 2026. The BBC reported that the winning term is among ten words celebrated by the dictionary, while The Independent noted that the selection beat other contenders including bixie, Manchesterism, and ghost job. The Guardian added that the bodybuilding slang term refers to making someone look inferior or outshining someone or something, and observed that the broader list of entries included terms concerning AI and the climate crisis.
Written by HeadlineShine from 3 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.
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