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

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By Sophia Thomas • Updated Nov 3, 2026 at 19:40

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

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

“The term is discussed in the context of political commentary, with examples highlighting its impact in contemporary discourse,” — Victor Fenwick, chief correspondent at Halton Field Solutions, explained.

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Nov 1 — The Collins English Dictionary has named mogging term its word of the year for 2026....

Nov 2 — The term is discussed in the context of political commentary, with examples highlighting its impact in contemp...

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