'Mogging' is Collins' word of the year... but do you know what it means?
Summary
Collins English Dictionary named “mogging” its word of the year for 2026. The slang term means playfully outshining or upstaging someone and grew in use by 210% during the year, according to Collins.Key Facts
- Collins describes “mogging” as slang for outshining, outperforming or upstaging someone or something.
- The term is often used about appearance, but its meaning depends on context.
- Collins reported a 210% increase in the word’s use in 2026.
- The dictionary said it considers how often words appear and analyzes patterns of use, including material from social media.
- The article traces the word’s use in part to the acronym AMOG, meaning “Alpha Male of the Group,” and to online communities.
- Collins named “vibe coding” its word of the year for 2025.
- Other terms on the 2026 shortlist included “ghost job,” “hydration break,” “p(doom)” and “Manchesterism.”
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