From gym culture to Gen Z conversations, 'mogging' has officially outshone its competitors, becoming Collins Dictionary's 2026 Word of the Year. Here's what the viral slang means and five ways to use it.
The Word of the Day entry explains belligerent through meaning, pronunciation and sample sentences. It shows how the term adds precision when describing hostility, arguments and conflict.
The Word of the Day explains what ameliorate means and how it is used. The term refers to improving difficult situations and adds polish to formal English.
The Word of the Day focusses on promulgate and explains its meaning, pronunciation and usage. The entry shows why the term is widely used in legal, political and official communication.
The word of the day is exacerbate, a verb used when problems become worse. It is useful in formal English, reports and everyday discussions about worsening situations.
The word of the day is austere, explained through its meaning, usage and examples. It shows how one word can describe plain settings, strict behaviour and minimalist living.
The word of the day is contrive, a verb for planning or managing something cleverly. It also carries a darker shade when an action or storyline feels too forced.
The Word of the Day feature explains the adjective arduous and how it is used. It shows how the word adds precision when describing demanding tasks or situations.
The word of the day is irascible, used for someone who gets angry quickly. It helps make descriptions of temperament more precise in writing and conversation.
The Word of the Day introduces fortitude as mental and emotional strength during hardship. It shows how the noun can make everyday English more precise and powerful.
The Word of the Day focusses on malevolent and explains its meaning and usage. It shows how the word sharpens descriptions of harmful intent in serious contexts.
The Word of the Day explains deter and shows how it is used in sentences. It highlights how the verb sharpens formal and everyday English in the contexts of prevention and decision-making.
The Word of the Day explains the meaning and usage of the adjective rife. It shows how the word fits formal discussions, especially around widespread negative situations.
The word of the day explains how 'mandate' is used in elections and political discussion. It shows how votes give leaders authority and how results reflect public support.
The word of the day is feign, a verb used for pretending or giving a false appearance. It helps describe behaviour, emotions and hidden intentions more precisely in daily conversation.
The Word of the Day is adroit, which is an adjective for skilful, clever handling. It shows the word's value in formal writing, workplace communication and daily conversation.
The Word of the Day focusses on pernicious and explains its meaning and usage. The term helps describe harm that develops quietly but causes serious damage over time.
Today's Word of the Day explains the meaning and usage of esoteric. It shows how the term fits academic and specialised conversations.
The word of the day is tenacious, an adjective for people who do not give up easily. It adds force to everyday English when describing determination, effort and staying power.
The word of the Day for April 23 is: Gregarious. Learn what it means and how to use it in daily conversation. Add it to your vocabulary and impress everyone around you.
