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Oxford Word of the Year is brain rot
'Brain Rot' Becomes Word of the Year
"Brain rot" is a term that describes either the cause or effect of spending hours online viewing trivial information. It communicates concerns about the impact of consuming excessive amounts of low-quality online content, especially on social media, Oxford University Press language experts said.
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."
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.
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Why ‘Brain Rot’ Is 2024’s Word of the Year
The phrase “brain rot” spiked 230 percent from 2023 to 2024, according to the makers of the Oxford English Dictionary ...
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'Brain rot' named Oxford Word of the Year for 2024
The Oxford University Press -- the publishing house of the University of Oxford -- announced that "brain rot" is the 2024 ...
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Brain rot is 2024’s word of the year
( NewsNation) — Oxford University has announced the word of the year for 2024 and the winner is brain rot, defined as what ...
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