“Mogging” Is Collins’ Word of the Year
The dictionary has chosen an informal word about looking or doing better than someone else.
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Source: Collins Dictionary, 2026-11-03.
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Explain what 'mogging' means using the cake example in the article.
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A friend’s cake can be said to have mogged yours if it looks more impressive by comparison.
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