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Brain Rot is Oxford's word of year

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."

'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 Word of the Year after more than 37,000 votes and an analysis of its use, particularly online.

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Oxford names 'brain rot' as 2024 word of the year: What does it mean?

Oxford University Press has named “brain rot” as its 2024 Word of the Year, reflecting concerns about mental strain from ...

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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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