word of the year
Top 100 Word Of The Year Ideas For 2025 Every year, people all over take part in a simple yet powerful tradition—choosing a single word to define and guide their year. Unlike a resolution, which often focuses on specific goals or to-dos, this practice is more about setting an intention. The chosen word reflects the […]
The Oxford University Press has named “Brain rot” its 2024 Word of the Year, increasing its usage by 230% from the previous year. The term refers to the supposed mental deterioration caused by overconsumption of trivial or unchallenging material, particularly online content. Chosen through a combination of public vote and language analysis, “brain rot” reflects […]
Between January and the end of August, this term saw a nearly 1200% increase in usage of digital web media alone due to the viral sensation.
The term popularized by streamer Kai Cenat tops "Swiftie," "situationship" and other terms to become Oxford's #1 word!