Collins Dictionary names 'mogging' its Word of the Year for 2026
The gist
Collins Dictionary picked 'mogging' as its 2026 Word of the Year, citing a 210 per cent usage rise.
The slang's manosphere roots and playful spread among young people are both in dispute.
How it unfolded
- Mar 8, 2026Swarthmore Phoenix reports a Night Owls lecture event, 'Making Yourself Beautiful,' examining aesthetic expression and the looksmaxxing trend.
- Apr 5, 2026Mental Floss explains that 'mogging' became linked to looksmaxxing and spread on social media, especially TikTok, evolving into a general term for any clear display of superiority.
- Nov 3, 2026Collins Dictionary names 'mogging' its Word of the Year for 2026, citing a 210 per cent increase in usage.