Oxford’s word of the year is ‘brain rot’. What it means – Times of India

“Brain rot” has been selected as Oxford’s word of the year for 2024, reflecting growing worries about excessive social media usage and intellectually unstimulating content. The selection process involved over 37,000 public votes from a shortlist of six words compiled by Oxford University Press, which publishes the Oxford English Dictionary.This annual recognition, previously awarded to…

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‘Brat’ named Collins word of the year, embraced by Charli XCX fans and Kamala Harris supporters – Times of India

The term “brat,” popularized by singer Charli XCX and adopted by Kamala Harris supporters, was crowned Collins Dictionary‘s Word of the Year 2024. Originally a playful insult for unruly kids, “brat” now symbolizes a “confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude,” Collins announced Friday.The redefinition of “brat” traces back to Charli XCX’s sixth album, which topped UK…

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