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Oxford Word of the Year is brain rot
Think ‘brain rot’ summed up 2024? Oxford agrees it was the word of the year
Oxford University Press has named “brain rot” its word of the year. It's defined as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state,” especially from consuming too much low-grade online content.
Oxford University Press picks "brain rot" as word of the year. See the other finalists.
Oxford University Press said the phrase "brain rot" gained "new prominence in 2024," with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.
Oxford Word Of The Year, ‘Brain Rot,’ Defines Our Screen-Fixated Times
Oxford University Press names "brain rot" as its 2024 word of the year in a nod to modern scrolling habits. "The term has taken on new significance in the digital age."
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Oxford names "Brain Rot" Word of the Year
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‘Brain Rot’ Is the 2024 Word of the Year, According to Oxford University Press
The first recorded use of “brain rot,” according to Oxford University Press, was in Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, published ...
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Oxford University Press' word of the year: "brain rot"
Scrolling through silly or nonsensical social media posts can have an unofficial side effect: "brain rot." Why it matters: It ...
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