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Oxford's word of the year is 'brain rot'. What it means
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on December 2, 2024
Oxford's word of the year for 2024 is 'brain rot', highlighting concerns over excessive social media use and low-quality content. With over 37,000 votes, it reflects fears of declining mental capacity from trivial online material. The term, originating in 1854, gained popularity among Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Other shortlisted terms...
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Published on December 2, 2024 - 01:11
‘Brain Rot’ Wins Oxford University Press Phrase of 2024
The Oxford University Press word or phrase of the year is officially ‘brain rot.’ A rather telling "symptom of the time we're living in,” don’t you think? Buzz60’s Chloe Hurst has the story!
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