Collins Dictionary chooses 'mogging' as its 2026 Word of the Year
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Collins Dictionary named mogging as its 2026 Word of the Year. The slang term refers to outshining or upstaging someone or something. Experts noted that young people often use the word in an ironic or playful manner. The term has moved into mainstream language. Its usage increased by 210 percent in 2026.
LONDON (AP) – Collins Dictionary has named "mogging" – a slang word meaning to outshine someone or something – as its Word of the Year. Dictionary experts said on Tuesday that the word, most often used by young people "in a playful and ironic way when someone is upstaged", has entered mainstream language and saw a 210 per cent increase in usage in 2026.