Collins names “mogging” its 2026 Word of the Year
Culture · First reported 3 Nov, 01:52 · Updated 02:31
Collins chose “mogging,” slang for outshining or outperforming someone, as its 2026 Word of the Year. The coverage describes its shift from associations with online subcultures to more playful mainstream use, while noting that comparisons and hierarchy remain part of its meaning.
- Collins selected “mogging” as its 2026 Word of the Year; the term means outshining or outperforming someone.
- Euronews reports that the word’s usage rose 210 per cent this year and says it is popular with Generation Z and Alpha.
- Both reports describe the term’s links to the acronym AMOG and its move into more mainstream, playful usage.
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- Word of the Year
- “Mogging,” selected by Collins for 2026.
- Meaning
- Outshining, outperforming, or dominating someone.
- Reported usage change
- Usage increased by 210 per cent this year, according to Euronews.
- Origin
- The word is traced to AMOG, meaning “Alpha Male of the Group.”
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