Do what you want: Oxford English Dictionary's word of year 2022 is…

The Oxford English Dictionary has chosen the term "goblin mode" as the word of the year 200 after a public vote for the first time in its history. "Goblin mode" is a slang term used to describe a type of behaviour, which is “unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.” Word Of The Year 2022: Oxford dictionary named the word of the year 2022. Marking a first, Oxford Languages opened up its annual word of the year listing to a public vote after a team of expert lexicographers narrowed down a long list of worthy contestants to a final choice of three words. Meanwhile, American dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster named "gaslighting" as its word of the year for 2022. according to Merriam-Webster, means "psychological manipulation of a person usually over an extended period of time that causes the victim to question the validity of their own thoughts, perception of reality, or memories and typically leads to confusion, loss of confidence and self-esteem, the uncertainty of one's emotional or mental stability, and a dependency on the perpetrator."