World Dec 02 ‘Brain rot’ is Oxford’s word of the year “Brain rot” is defined as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state,” especially from consuming too much low-grade online content. By Associated Press
Arts Nov 27 2023’s word of the year is the real deal Authentic cuisine. Authentic voice. Authentic self. Authenticity as artifice. Lookups for the word are routinely heavy on the dictionary company's site but were boosted to new heights throughout the year. By Leanne Italie, Associated Press
Arts Dec 05 ‘Goblin mode’ is Oxford Dictionaries’ 2022 word of the year It defines the term as “a type of behavior which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.”… By Associated Press
Arts Nov 28 ‘Gaslighting’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2022 word of the year Merriam-Webster has chosen "gaslighting" as its word of the year for 2022. By Leanne Italie, Associated Press