Oxford names ‘brain rot’ as 2024’s word of the year
If you haven’t heard the term, well, perhaps you’ve been spending too much time on activities that do rot your brain, like binge-watching or doomscrolling. Oxford said this week that the phrase “gained new prominence in 2024,” as it was used about 230% more than in 2023.
Oxford University Press narrowed a list down to six words and the world had the opportunity to vote for its top choice.
“Looking back at Oxford Word of the Year over the last two decades, you can see society’s growing preoccupation with how our ...
Also: something characterized as likely to lead to such deterioration", per Oxford University Press (OUP). 'Brain rot' ...
There’s a name for that feeling you get after spending too long scrolling aimlessly, and Oxford University Press (OUP) has ...
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