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'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the year

BBC World News·October 26, 2026·1 min read
'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the year

Dictionary.com has selected 'maxxing' as its word of the year. The term, used as an adjective, adverb, noun, and verb by many in Gen Z and Gen Alpha, describes an emphasis on optimization. The choice reflects the growing influence of younger generations on language and culture.

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