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

The Oxford Word of the Year has previously included culturally significant terms such as ‘chav’, ‘selfie’ and ‘sudoku’ ...

It’s the word of the year but keep brain rot away by putting your phone down and spending time in the real world ...

LONDON — Many of us have felt it, and now it’s official: “brain rot” is the Oxford dictionaries’ word of the year. Oxford University Press said Monday that the evocative phrase “gained ...

Words that reflect the zeitgeist: 2024 was very online. Ever since the American Dialect Society first selected a Word of the ...

The words we choose often reflect the world we’re living in, and as 2024 draws to a close, the Oxford English Dictionary has ...

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