Oxford Word Of The Year 2025 Finalists. Last week, people around the world attended an exclusive livestream hosted by renowned lexicographer and etymologist susie dent, joined by a panel of oup experts as we. Learn more about the this year's winner.
The word of the year is intended to be “a word or expression that reflects a defining theme from the past 12 months.” “brain rot” was chosen by a combination of public vote and. Oxford university press said monday that the evocative phrase “gained new prominence in 2024,” with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.