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Oxford Word of the Year is brain rot
'Brain rot' is Oxford University Press' word of the year
It was in Henry David Thoreau’s 1854 book "Walden." But "the term has taken on new significance in the digital age," Oxford U
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.
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A journey through brain rot, Oxford’s 2024′s word of the year | Column
While we in Florida might argue that 2024 was defined by “debris,” “storm surge,” or “ill-fated pickleball courts,” the dictionary wizards at Oxford University Press have chosen a different Word of the Year for 2024. Brain rot.
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‘Brain Rot’ Is the 2024 Word of the Year, According to Oxford University Press
The first recorded use of “brain rot,” according to Oxford University Press, was in Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, published ...
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Oxford University Press' word of the year: "brain rot"
Scrolling through silly or nonsensical social media posts can have an unofficial side effect: "brain rot." Why it matters: It ...
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