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Collins Dictionary names 'mogging' its word of the year

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  • Collins Dictionary has chosen its 2026 word of the year: 'mogging'DBy Dannielle MaguireTopic:Internet CulturePosted Wed 4 Nov 2026 at 1:51pmWed 4 Nov 2026 at 1:51pmWed 4 Nov 2026 at 1:51pm"Mogging" means to overshadow, exemplified by giant steer Knickers tower...S1
  • Mogging has been awarded the title of word of the year by the Collins English Dictionary thanks to a 210 per cent increase in its usage in 2026. But do you know what it means?S2
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Collins Dictionary names 'mogging' its word of the year

Collins Dictionary has chosen its 2026 word of the year: 'mogging'DBy Dannielle MaguireTopic:Internet CulturePosted Wed 4 Nov 2026 at 1:51pmWed 4 Nov 2026 at 1:51pmWed 4 Nov 2026 a…

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The Morning Poll: Mogging is Collins' word of the year, but do you know what it means?

Mogging has been awarded the title of word of the year by the Collins English Dictionary thanks to a 210 per cent increase in its usage in 2026. But do you know what it means?

Collins Dictionary names 'mogging' its word of the year

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  • Collins Dictionary has chosen its 2026 word of the year: 'mogging'DBy Dannielle MaguireTopic:Internet CulturePosted Wed 4 Nov 2026 at 1:51pmWed 4 Nov 2026 at 1:51pmWed 4 Nov 2026 at 1:51pm"Mogging" means to overshadow, exemplified by giant steer Knickers tower...S1
  • Mogging has been awarded the title of word of the year by the Collins English Dictionary thanks to a 210 per cent increase in its usage in 2026. But do you know what it means?S2
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