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Collins crowns 'mogging' its 2026 word of the year
November 3, 2026 at 01:33 PM
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Collins English Dictionary has named "mogging" — Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang for outshining or outperforming someone — its word of the year for 2026.
- Collins announced the award after reporting a 210% surge in the term's usage in 2026.
- Managing director Alex Beecroft said the selection shows how each generation leaves its mark on language.
- Collins traces the word to the acronym AMOG, "alpha male of the group," first used in bodybuilding forums in the mid-2010s.
- Shortlisted terms included "Manchesterism," tied to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, and "hydration break," adopted during the 2026 World Cup.