How 'mogging' went from toxic term to mainstream
Mogging, named Collins English Dictionary's word of the year, was once the preserve of the manosphere but has become part of everyday discourse. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 4 are centre.
Eonline Collins English Dictionary Names "Mogging" 2026 Word of the Year
“Mogging” is mogging extra hard right now. After all, the slang word—coined by Gen Z and Gen Alpha—has been named the Collins English Dictionary’s 2026 Word of the Year. “BREAKING NEWS The Collins...
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ABC News (Australia) Collins Dictionary names 'mogging' its word of the year
The word, which has origins in bodybuilding circles, has become a slang term for outshining someone or something.
Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian GovernmentNzherald ‘Mogging’ tops ‘firewave’ as Collins’ word of the year
Usage of the word rose 210% this year, the dictionary said.
Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
The Independent Mogging meaning explained as Gen Z phrase becomes word of the year
Collins Dictionary has named the slang term "mogging" as its Word of the Year after it gained mainstream popularity. Defined as outperforming or outshining someone in status, appearance, or confidence, the term is...
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