Word of the Year shortlist

Health & Fitness

‘Brain Rot’ Crowned Oxford Word of the Year 2024

Oxford University Press (OUP) has announced ‘brain rot’ as its 2024 Word of the Year, following a public vote involving over 37,000 participants. The term, which topped a shortlist of six words, reflects growing societal concerns about the impact of trivial social media content on mental health and cognitive well-being. Other shortlisted words included demure, dynamic pricing, lore, romantasy, and…