Collins Dictionary names ‘mogging’ Word of the Year 2026: How internet culture turned a comparison into a cultural phenomenon
Collins Dictionary has named ‘mogging’ its Word of the Year 2026, recognising the growing influence of internet slang on everyday English. Originally associated with bodybuilding communities, the expression has evolved into a popular way of describing someone or something that outshines others. Its selection also reflects changing cultural trends, digital communication and evolving language.
