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Gen Z slang ‘mogging’ named Collins word of the year 2026

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    From internet slang to dictionary recognition, 'mogging' has officially made its mark. Collins Dictionary has named it the Word of the Year 2026

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    Collins Dictionary has named “mogging” as its word of the year for 2026. The slang term means to outshine or upstage someone or something. Dictionary experts revealed that usage of the word surged by 210 per cent this year. Young people most often use the word playfully and ironically. The term has…

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Collins Dictionary has named “mogging” as its word of the year for 2026. The slang term means to outshine or upstage someone or something. Dictionary experts revealed that usage of the word surged by 210 per cent this year. Young people most often use the word playfully and ironically. The term has…

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Gen Z slang ‘mogging’ named Collins word of the year 2026

Collins Dictionary has named “mogging” as its word of the year for 2026. The slang term means to outshine or upstage someone or something. Dictionary experts revealed that usage of the word surged by 210 per cent this year. Young people most often use the word playfully and ironically. The term has…

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