Collins Names “Mogging” Its Word of the Year
The slang term describes outshining someone or something and is often used playfully.
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Source: Collins Dictionary, 2026-11-03.
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What does 'mogging' mean, and where was the term used before spreading more widely online?
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It means outshining or outperforming someone or something. Collins says it was used in bodybuilding culture before spreading more widely online.
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