Word of the year

Oxford University Names “Brain Rot” Word of the Year 2024

Dec 2, 2024. by Adedara

Oxford University Press Chooses 'Brain rot' as Word of the Year 2024

Oxford University Press (OUP) has selected “brain rot” as its Word of the Year for 2024, following a vote in which over 37,000 participants contributed. It reflects growing concerns about the negative effects of consuming low-quality or meaningless content, especially online. What Does “Brain Rot” Mean? In a statement released Monday, OUP defined “brain rot” … Read more

‘Goblin Mode’ Revealed As Oxford Word Of The Year 2022

Dec 5, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The first Oxford word of the year to be chosen by public vote has been announced. Eko Hot Blog reports that the winning word, “goblin mode”, is a slang term describing “unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy” behaviour. EDITOR’S PICKS Biden Calls Putin’s Actions In Ukraine “Sick” US Approves $380 Million Missile Sale To Finland … Read more