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‘Mogging’ crowned Collins word of the year

Global Published 3 November 2026, 14:25 · archived 3 Nov 2026

Bodybuilding slang referring to making someone else look inferior beat 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 ...

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