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The Oxford Word of the Year 2025 Is “Rage Bait”
The winning word was selected through votes, public commentary, and analysis of Oxford University Press’s lexical data. The use of "rage bait" has evolved to signal a shift in how we talk about attention, engagement, and ethics online.
The Oxford Word of the Year 2024 Is “Brain Rot”
Selected through a combination of voting, public commentary, and analysis of language data, "brain rot" is used to capture concerns about the impact of consuming excessive amounts of low-quality online content.
What do the words “permacrisis,” “gaslighting,” and “goblin mode” all have in common?
As 2022 comes to a close, English-language dictionary publishers are selecting the words that best encapsulate the character and ambiance of the last 365 days.