Mogging" is the word of 2026 according to the British Collins dictionary. That's what they say when someone overshadows others in looks, confidence or status. The word originated in the bodybuilding community and has now spread to Generation Z and Alpha. It's often used jokingly, Collins explains. The name is associated with the abbreviation AMOG —. Alpha male of the group ("Alpha male of the group"). Other finalists include: ghost work ("ghost work") - fake vacancies that employers do not plan to hire people. P(dom) is an estimate of the probability that artificial intelligence will lead to the collapse of human civilization. Hydration Break ("Hydration Break") - Water break during a soccer game. Manchesterism ("Manchesterism") is the political view of Andy Burnham, former mayor of Manchester, on the devolution of powers to the regions. Friendslop ("Friendslop") - simple video games that are played in the company of friends. Bixie ("bixie") is a haircut that combines bob and pixie. Collins analyzes how people use words using a database of 27 billion words from books, media and social networks. In 2025, atmospheric coding won - creating apps and websites using AI. Photo: Collins.

Mogging" is the word of 2026 according to the British Collins dictionary. That's what they say when someone overshadows others in looks, confidence or status. The word originated in the bodybuilding community and has now spread to Generation Z and Alpha. It's often used jokingly, Collins explains. The name is associated with the abbreviation AMOG —. Alpha male of the group ("Alpha male of the group"). Other finalists include: ghost work ("ghost work") - fake vacancies that employers do not plan to hire people. P(dom) is an estimate of the probability that artificial intelligence will lead to the collapse of human civilization. Hydration Break ("Hydration Break") - Water break during a soccer game. Manchesterism ("Manchesterism") is the political view of Andy Burnham, former mayor of Manchester, on the devolution of powers to the regions. Friendslop ("Friendslop") - simple video games that are played in the company of friends. Bixie ("bixie") is a haircut that combines bob and pixie. Collins analyzes how people use words using a database of 27 billion words from books, media and social networks. In 2025, atmospheric coding won - creating apps and websites using AI. Photo: Collins.