As 'rage bait' wins Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year, columnist Zoe Williams argues it's time to decommission problematic terms like 'mansplain', tracing its journey from useful neologism to political weapon. Read the full analysis.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a tripling in use. Discover how this term defines online manipulation and our digital humanity.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' as the 2025 Word of the Year, defining online content designed to provoke anger for clicks. Discover the shortlist and trends.
The Guardian has published corrections regarding the Sayce review on carer's allowance and the solution to a word puzzle. Discover the full details of these amendments and other updated stories.
Discover why 'AI slop' beat Ozempic face to become Macquarie Dictionary's 2025 Word of the Year, reflecting our new digital reality. Read the full story now.
Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' its 2025 Word of the Year. Explore the rise of one-sided celebrity relationships and their impact on modern society. Learn more now.
Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' its 2025 Word of the Year. Discover the signs of these one-sided relationships with celebrities and AI. Read more to learn if you're affected.
Discover Macquarie Dictionary's 2025 Word of the Year finalists, from 'bird-dogging' to 'Roman Empire', reflecting contemporary Australian concerns. Explore the shortlist now!
Discover how 'vibe coding' has become Collins Dictionary's 2025 Word of the Year, representing the seismic shift in programming where developers describe outcomes while AI writes the actual code.
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Discover how six- and seven-digit numbers are becoming the new slang, transforming how we discuss everything from salaries to house prices in today's digital age.
Discover the fascinating world of crossword editing as we uncover the creative process and editorial secrets of Prunella Randolph and Mortimer, the guardians of Britain's favourite puzzles.
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