Collins Dictionary names ‘mogging’ 2026 Word of the Year
Collins Dictionary has named ‘mogging’, a slang term for outshining someone, its 2026 Word of the Year, reflecting its growing use by younger generations. Read More: https://punchng.com/collins-dictionary-names-mogging-2026-word-of-the-year/
Collins English Dictionary has designated "mogging" as its Word of the Year for 2026, highlighting the term's growing popularity among Generation Z and Gen Alpha. The word, meaning to outshine or outperform someone, has evolved from bodybuilding culture, where it referred to the most dominant individual in a gym. Collins defines "mogging" as making another person appear inferior in appearance, confidence, or status.
The dictionary reports a 210% increase in usage of the term in 2026. Other shortlisted expressions include "firewave," "ghost job," and "carspreading." Collins Managing Director Alex Beecroft noted that "mogging" reflects the influence of younger generations on the English language, with Gen Z and Gen Alpha adopting it to describe situations where someone or something is made to look less impressive when compared.
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