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  1. The winning word, "goblin mode", is a slang term describing "unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy" behaviour. It was one of three potential choices selected by...

    • Imogen James
  2. 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. Oxford defines it as "a type of behaviour which...

  3. 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...

    • Juliana Kim
    • What Is Goblin Mode?
    • The Good & Bad of “Goblin Mode”
    • Channeling “Goblin Mode”

    Oxford University Press recently announcedthe 2022 word of the year as voted on by more than 300,000 people—"goblin mode." Defined by Oxford as “a type of behavior which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations,” what does this word say about the state of people’s me...

    Dr. Choi notes that in its best version, “goblin mode” embodies the idea of owning who you are, taking care of your needs, and living more authentically. During times of stress, it can be a powerful relief to give yourself permission to be as you are, instead of trying to hold it all together. She also cautions there can be dark sides to this appro...

    If you find yourself in “goblin mode,” here are some ways to channel that into something more positive: 1. Identify the core underlying needs. Your personal goblin may be sending you a message. Is it rest or comfort that you need? Do you need to be seen or acknowledged in some way? You can begin to think of different ways to effectively meet those ...

  4. 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.”)

  5. Dec 6, 2022 · Oxford Dictionaries defines “goblin mode” as: “A type of behavior which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or...

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  7. Dec 6, 2022 · Waking up on the couch at an ungodly time, only to shuffle to the kitchen to fix yourself a snack of shredded cheese eaten straight from the bag? That's goblin mode, baby.

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