New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Dictionary.com has named "maxxing" its Word of the Year for 2026, recognising its growing popularity. Announced on October 26, the choice reflects a desire to get more from everyday life. The word also captures how people joke about constantly trying to improve themselves.

Short for "maximizing", maxxing means doing something fully or making it as effective as possible. It can stand alone or join the end of almost any word. This flexibility has helped it spread across many different subjects online.

"Sleepmaxxing" describes efforts to get the best sleep while "proteinmaxxing" means eating more protein. "Cozymaxxing" turns a quiet evening at home into the cosiest experience possible.

Other examples include "gymmaxx...