Language doesn't just describe life; it reflects its essence. For 2024, selections like 'brain rot', 'demure', 'manifest', and 'brat' offer a window into our collective consciousness, highlighting the anxieties, aspirations, and technological advancements that have shaped our world. OXFORD'S PICK: 'BRAIN ROT' Oxford University Press announced 'brain rot' as its Word of the Year after a two-week public vote, with …
From demure to manifest and plenty of enshittification, 2024 had it all, it seems. 'Brat' Let's start with "brat" — the Collins Dictionary Word of the Year for 2024. 'Enshittification' Moving away from brat and straight over to "enshittification", which was Macquarie Dictionary's 2024 Word of the Year. Macquarie Dictionary names 'enshittification' its 2024 Word of the Year Photo shows …
As 2024 progresses, it’s impossible to ignore the growing influence of Gen Z on language and culture. Dictionary.com's Word of The Year — Demure One of the standout words of 2024, according to Dictionary.com, is “demure”. Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year — Manifest Similarly, in a striking shift from past years, Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2024 …
The Cambridge Dictionary is already manifesting a better new year with its official pick for this year’s Word of the Year. TikTok’s recently surging love for being “Demure” still had nothing against the word ‘Manifest,’ when it came down to the Cambridge Dictionary checking off its three mandatory considerations: user data, zeitgeist and language. The Cambridge Dictionary describes the verb: …
The Cambridge Dictionary has named “manifest” as its Word of the Year for 2024, citing a remarkable surge in lookups and its widespread use across various contexts. Publishing Manager Wendalyn Nichols explained the decision, stating, “When we choose a Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year, we have three considerations: user data, zeitgeist, and language. Manifest won this year because it …
