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  1. Dec 5, 2022 · The first Oxford word of the year to be chosen by public vote has been announced. The winning word, "goblin mode", is a slang term describing "unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or...

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  2. Dec 6, 2022 · How “Goblin Mode” Came To Be The Oxford Word Of The Year. The TikTok trend that transcended social media. by Sophie McEvoy. Updated: Dec. 6, 2022. Originally Published: March 25, 2022. Axelle ...

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  3. Dec 7, 2022 · By William Kennedy / Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 9:47 am EST. "Goblin mode" is the 2022 word of the year, according to Oxford University Press (OUP). Each year, editors at Oxford select a new word they feel best reflects the current mood and tone of the culture, as Oxford Language explains.

  4. Dec 5, 2022 · After opening the choice up to English speakers for the first time in its history, over the last two weeks more than 300,000 people cast their vote for the 2022 Oxford Word of the Year.

  5. Dec 7, 2022 · Oxford announced “goblin mode” as the 2022 winner on Monday. (And last week, Merriam-Webster also announced its pick for word of the year: “gaslighting.”)

  6. Dec 5, 2022 · This year, Oxford Languages, the creator of the Oxford English Dictionary, titled "goblin mode" as the 2022 Word of the Year, meaning it best reflected the ethos and mood of the past 12 months. People are embracing their inner goblin . The term first appeared on Twitter in 2009 but didn't go viral until 2022, according to Oxford Languages.

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  8. Dec 5, 2022 · The publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary put its 2022 word of the year up for a public vote this year, and goblin mode reigned supreme.

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