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Oxford Word of the Year is brain rot
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.
What is the 2024 Oxford Word of the Year? Don't let it hurt your brain
Oxford University Press narrowed a list down to six words in November and the world had the opportunity to vote for its top 2024 choice.
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Oxford’s Word of the Year 2024 reflects ‘perceived dangers’ of social media
There's a word for the feeling you get after endlessly scrolling on social media -- and Oxford chose it as their word of the ...
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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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