'Mogging' crowned Collins English dictionary word of the year
Bodybuilding slang referring to making someone else look inferior beat entries concerning AI and climate crisis
TL;DR
- Mogging, meaning to outperform or outshine, is Collins's word of the year 2026.
- The term originated in bodybuilding culture around 2016 and has since spread to everyday slang.
- Shortlisted terms reflect trends like 'carspreading' in transport, 'Manchesterism' in politics, 'firewave' related to climate, and 'ghost job' in employment.
- Other terms include 'Friendslop' (gaming), 'Fricy' (food), 'Bixie' (hairstyle), and P(doom) (AI risk).