Oxford University Press has named “brain rot” the word of the year for 2024. The term beat out five other finalists: “demure, ...

May I have a word with you, please? Actually, two words. Brain rot. You just never know what kind of surprise awaits you when ...

Several words and phrases gained prominence in 2024, reflecting cultural trends and online phenomena. "Brain rot" highlights ...

Oxford University Press's 2024 Word of the Year: which words did not make the cut? - The Oxford Word of the Year has ...

My accident Dec. 1 meant that my intended column on the Oxford Word of the Year had to be postponed. I'm still recovering ...

The Oxford University Press writeup explains, “‘Brain rot’ is defined as ‘the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or ...

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Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year is “polarization” which was heard around the world during this year’s heated election ...

Polarization, brain rot and brat -- the 2024 words of the year encapsulate the myriad ways digital life is influencing ...

In 2003, the publisher of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary began bestowing a crown. On Dec. 9, 2024, it selected “polarization” ...