Oxford University Press has selected its word of the year. Here’s what it says defined 2024

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03 January 2025

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The term ‘brain rot’ reflects the deterioration of a person's mental state due to overconsumption of trivial online content. Its usage increased dramatically from the previous year, with the term first being recorded in 1854.

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Oxford University Press has selected its word of the year. Here’s what it says defined 2024

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