I thought ‘mogging’ was a family in-joke

I thought ‘mogging’ was a family in-joke — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-thought-mogging-was-a-family-in-jokeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Mogging named Collins' 2026 Word of the Yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-thought-mogging-was-a-family-in-jokehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/i-thought-mogging-was-a-family-in-joke#u185226Sun, 08 Nov 2026 03:20:38 +0000Mogging, a slang term meaning to outshine or upstage someone, has been named Collins' 2026 Word of the Year. The term saw a 210 percent increase in usage among Gen Z and Alpha in 2026. It originated from a toxic manosphere term but has been adopted by younger generations as a humorous way to describe outdoing someone.Why it mattersThe selection of 'mogging' as Word of the Year highlights the evolving nature of language, particularly among younger generations. The term's journey from online forums to mainstream slang reflects changing online trends and social media culture.