Collins English Dictionary names mogging as word of the year for 2026

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By Sarah Davis • Updated Nov 3, 2026 at 19:40

'Mogging' crowned Collins English dictionary word of the year - The Guardian — Collins English Dictionary names mogging as word of the year for 2026

The Collins English Dictionary has named mogging its word of the year for 2026. The term has become widely known and is featured in various media outlets discussing its meaning. Mog is mentioned in articles from CNN. The term is discussed in the context of political commentary, with examples illustrating its impact in contemporary discourse.

“The term has become widely known and is featured in various media outlets discussing its meaning,” — Owen Marlowe, research director at Copton Brook Partnership, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 2 — The Collins English Dictionary has named mogging its word of the year for 2026....

Nov 3 — The term is discussed in the context of political commentary, with examples illustrating its impact in contemp...

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