Mogging is Collins Word of the Year. Heres what it means.

Collins Dictionary has declared "mogging" as its Word of the Year for 2026. The term describes outshining or outperforming someone or something, whether in appearance, confidence, status, or skill. Usage of the slang term skyrocketed by 210 percent this year. The word is believed to originate from "AMOG," an acronym for "alpha male of the group," and it gained popularity in bodybuilding culture around 2016 before spreading through the manosphere.

Gen Z and Gen Alpha are now using "mogging" playfully and ironically, applying it to various subjects, from people to video games. Collins managing director Alex Beecroft noted that the selection of "mogging" as Word of the Year reflects how each generation influences language. This decision follows another internet sensation, "vibe coding," which received Dictionary.com's 2026 Word of the Year honor last year.

Dictionary.com's choice reflects the trend of language from the manosphere becoming everyday slang, often straying from its original context. Merriam-Webster also expanded its dictionary this year, adding 1,400 words and definitions, including "looksmaxxing," "vibe-coding," and "Sunday scaries." The selection of these terms demonstrates how manosphere culture is shaping modern language. Other interesting contenders include "carspreading," "fricy," and "bixie."