Collins English Dictionary names “mogging” as its Word of the Year, prompting coverage that explains the slang term and its usage. Multiple outlets say the term is linked to the idea of outshining or upstaging someone, and that it has become popular in recent online slang.
BBC and Euronews both frame “mogging” in terms of contemporary Gen Z/Alpha usage, with Euronews adding that it is used playfully “even if” it has a darker backstory. The Independent highlights that “mogging” beats other contenders, listing several other words mentioned alongside it.
Across the reports, the common thread is that Collins celebrates “mogging” as part of its annual word-selection process and also publishes a set of other words it features. The differences are mainly in emphasis: how much background is provided about the term’s origins versus how it is used today, and which alternatives are named in the comparison.
