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Mogging Named Collins English Dictionary Word of the Year for 2026
The slang term "mogging," which originates from bodybuilding culture and means to outperform or outshine someone, has been crowned the Collins English Dictionary word of the year for 2026. The term beat out other entries such as "friendslop," "bixie," and "p(doom)" to take the top spot. It describes making someone else appear inferior in terms of appearance, confidence, or status.
Referenced News Coverage (7 sources)
- What is mogging? The slang term named word of the year by Collins English Dictionary (The Independent UK)
- 'Mogging' is Collins' word of the year... but do you know what it means? (BBC News)
- ‘Mogging’ crowned Collins English dictionary word of the year (The Guardian)
- Mogging outshines the competition to be named Collins Dictionary's word of the year (Daily Mail)
- Watch: Why is 'mogging' the word of the year? (BBC News)
- Collins Dictionary chooses 'mogging' as its 2026 word of the year (The Independent UK)
- How 'mogging' went from toxic term to mainstream (BBC News)