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Collins English Dictionary Word of the Year: What is ‘Mogging’?

“Mogging” was crowned Collins English Dictionary word of the year. This term, which is thought to...

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15.59 3 Nov 2026


Collins English Dictionary Word of the Year: What is ‘Mogging’?


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15.59 3 Nov 2026


“Mogging” was crowned Collins English Dictionary word of the year. This term, which is thought to come from “Amog” which is short for ‘alpha male of the group’. The word first appeared in 2016 in the bodybuilding culture, and since then, the word has evolved way past its initial use.

Joining Seán to discuss more is Head of Language Content at Collins Dictionaries, Helen Newstead.


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