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LONDON (AP) — Asked to sum up 2022 in a word, the public has chosen a phrase. Oxford Dictionaries said Monday that “goblin mode” has been selected by online vote as its word of the year.
Goblin illustration by John D. Batten from "English Fairy Tales" (19th century) Goblin mode is a neologism for the rejection of societal expectations in a hedonistic manner without concern for one's self-image. [1] While usage of the term dates back to 2009 with varying definitions, the term went viral in early 2022.
The Word of the Year need not have been coined within the past twelve months but it does need to have become prominent or notable during that time. There is no guarantee that the Word of the Year will be included in any Oxford dictionary. The Oxford Dictionaries Words of the Year are selected by editorial staff from each of the Oxford dictionaries.
Goblin mode is described as a way of life that gives people permission to ditch societal norms and embrace their basic instincts. 'Goblin mode' is Oxford's word of the year. What does it mean?
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Oxford English Dictionary opened up its Word of the Year vote to the public for the first time, and "goblin mode" came out victorious. Oxford English Dictionary opened up its Word of the Year vote ...