Collins English Dictionary reveals their 2026 Word of the Year: Do you know what 'Mogging' means?

A popular slang term among Gen Z and Alpha, "mogging" is currently used in a playful way – even if it has a darker backstory.

Collins Dictionary chooses ‘mogging’ as its 2026 word of the year — Lethbridge Herald · Left
What is mogging? The slang term named word of the year by Collins English Dictionary — The Independent · Left
Collins English Dictionary Names "Mogging" 2026 Word of the Year — E! News
This weird slang term has just been named Collins’ Word of the Year — The South African — Latest
Collins Dictionary chooses 'mogging' as its 2026 word of the year — Upstract
Collins Dictionary chooses ‘mogging’ as its 2026 word of the year — Washington's Top News (WTOP)
Collins Dictionary chooses 'mogging' as its 2026 word of the year — Toronto Star — Latest News
Collins Dictionary chooses ‘mogging’ as its 2026 word of the year — Winnipeg Free Press — Latest News
‘Mogging’ is Collins’ word of the year, but what does it mean? — Upstract
‘Mogging’ is Collins’ word of the year, but what does it mean? — KMIZ - Columbia News

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