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Oxford Word of the Year is brain rot

Oxford Word Of The Year, ‘Brain Rot,’ Defines Our Screen-Fixated Times

Oxford University Press names "brain rot" as its 2024 word of the year in a nod to modern scrolling habits. "The term has taken on new significance in the digital age."

Oxford University Press picks "brain rot" as word of the year. See the other finalists.

Oxford University Press said the phrase "brain rot" gained "new prominence in 2024," with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.

'Brain Rot': Oxford University Press 2024 Word of the Year Revealed

Oxford University Press has declared its word of the year for 2024 after the phrase saw a staggering 230 percent increase in usage.

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Oxford’s word of the year is a modern condition familiar to most of us

There’s a name for that feeling you get after spending too long scrolling aimlessly, and Oxford University Press (OUP) has ...

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Oxford Just Revealed Its Word of the Year 2024—and You May Find It Relatable

To choose this year's word, OUP conducted a public vote in which more than 37,000 people participated. After two weeks of ...

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Oxford’s Word of the Year 2024 reflects ‘perceived dangers’ of social media

There's a word for the feeling you get after endlessly scrolling on social media -- and Oxford chose it as their word of the ...

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