English dictionary publisher Collins announced its word of the year

Collins Dictionary named "mogging"—meaning to outshine or overshadow someone or something—as its word of the year, highlighting the term's rise from niche internet slang to mainstream usage. The selection reflects how digital culture and social media vocabulary increasingly shape the English language. Collins announced the pick as part of its annual word-of-the-year tradition, which tracks emerging terms with growing cultural reach. The choice matters as a signal of shifting linguistic trends driven by online platforms, and observers will watch whether "mogging" sustains its momentum beyond viral internet usage.