India, Nov. 4 -- The Collins English Dictionary has named 'mogging' its Word of the Year for 2026, recognising a slang term that has gained widespread popularity among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, particularly on social media.

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The word, which refers to outshining or outperforming someone, recorded a 210 per cent increase in usage this year, according to a report by Associated Press.

The announcement was made on Tuesday, November 3, highlighting how internet slang continues to influence everyday English.

According to the official Collins Dictionary announcement, 'mogging' describes the act of outshining or outperforming someone or something.

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