Mogging is the Collins word of the year for 2026.
"Mooging" is used when someone or something noticeably surpasses others, overshadows them or makes them look less impressive against their background. Depending on the context, it is used as a humorous insult or a compliment.
The term originated in the bodybuilding community, and has now spread to the Internet and everyday communication of Generation Z and Alphas.
Earlier, Dictionary com named "maximum" as the word of the year.