How 'mogging' went from toxic term to mainstream
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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.
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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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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.
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‘Mogging’ tops ‘firewave’ as Collins’ word of the year
Usage of the word rose 210% this year, the dictionary said.
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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.
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Watch: Why is 'mogging' the word of the year?
The slang word has become popular among members of Generations Z and Alpha - both online and in everyday conversation.
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Collins Dictionary chooses 'mogging' as its 2026 word of the year
Collins Dictionary has named "mogging" as its word of the year
- Collins Dictionary chooses ‘mogging’ as its 2026 word of the year
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