Mogging Crowned Collins 2026 Word of the Year as ‘Friendslop’ Joins Ranks
Collins Dictionary names 'mogging' as the 2026 word of the year while Gen Alpha slang like 'friendslop' officially gains official dictionary status.
POLICY WIRE — London, UK — The Collins English Dictionary has officially selected ‘mogging’ as its word of the year for 2026, following a massive linguistic explosion.
Originating among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, the term refers to the act of outshining or surpassing another individual, often through physical appearance or presence. The frequency of the word saw a massive 210% increase in usage over the past twelve months.
While ‘mogging’ took the top honors, the dictionary also integrated several other trending terms into its records. These include ‘bixie’, ‘fricy’, ‘ghostjob’, and ‘P (Doom)’.
Among the most notable additions is ‘friendslop,’ a term now defined due to its surge in popularity. The word is primarily used to describe a specific type of video game that has flooded the market recently.
Analysts note that the rise of ‘friendslop’ titles is driven by a growing consumer demand for multiplayer experiences set within increasingly strange and unconventional environments.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
