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Collins names 'mogging' as its word of the year for 2026
Collins English Dictionary has named 'mogging', a slang term meaning to outshine or outperform someone, its word of the year.
Collins English Dictionary has named 'mogging' as its word of the year for 2026. The term, meaning to outshine, outperform or upstage someone or something, saw a 210 per cent increase in usage in 2026 and is popular among Generations Z and Alpha both online and in everyday conversation. Collins' managing director Alex Beecroft said the selection shows how each generation leaves its mark on language. The word is believed to originate from the acronym AMOG, standing for Alpha Male of the Group, and first appeared in bodybuilding forums around 2016 before spreading through online communities including the manosphere and incel spaces. It has since entered mainstream use as playful slang, used as either a put-down or compliment depending on context.
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