# ‘Mogging’ is Collins’ word of the year… but do you know what it means?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mogging-is-collins-word-of-the-year-but-do-you-know-what-it-means/
- Published: 2026-11-03T01:52:28+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T02:12:24+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Entertainment (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cve8rp085zzjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Entertainment

## Key points

- Collins named “mogging” its 2026 word of the year.
- The slang term means outshining or upstaging someone.
- Its usage increased by 210% over the year.

## Summary

Collins English Dictionary has named “mogging” its word of the year, reflecting how slang used by younger generations has entered everyday conversation. The choice highlights the way language evolves as Gen Z and Gen Alpha adopt and reshape words.

“Mogging” means outshining or upstaging someone, often in appearance, and its usage rose by 210% in 2026. It is commonly used playfully, either as a compliment or a put-down, though the term has links to online bodybuilding and manosphere communities. Collins’ shortlist also included “ghost job”, “hydration break”, “p(doom)” and “Manchesterism”; its 2025 choice was “vibe coding”.

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