‘Mogging’ Named Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year 2026

On November 3, 2026, the UK's Collins English Dictionary named ‘Mogging’ as its Word of the Year for 2026.

Key Facts

Definition: ‘Mogging’ refers to outdoing, overshadowing, or being visibly superior to someone or something in terms of physical appearance, charm, confidence, or overall impact.
Rise in Usage: According to Collins Dictionary, the usage of ‘mogging’ saw an increase of 210% in 2026.
Popularity: It is especially popular among Generation Z and Generation Alpha, frequently used humorously or ironically across social media.
Etymology: The word is derived from the acronym AMOG (Alpha Male of the Group), originating around 2016 within bodybuilding and fitness communities.
Previous Year’s Word: Collins Dictionary named ‘Vibe Coding’ as the Word of the Year in 2025.
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