‘Slop’ won Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year. Here’s what other 2025 ‘words of the year’ say about us
From ‘rage bait’ to ‘parasocial’ to ‘vibe coding,’ 2025’s picks trace an internet-era feeling of exhaustion, skepticism — and figuring out what’s real ...
'Slop' is Merriam-Webster's 2025 Word of the Year
"Slop" is Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year for 2025, meaning more people than ever need to "touch grass," which, as it ...
Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is ‘slop’
Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is “slop.” The word was first used in the 1700s to mean soft mud. It evolved more ...
‘Slop’ Is Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year 2025. Here’s Why
As 2025 comes to a close, Merriam-Webster is marking an annual tradition. On Dec. 15, the leading expert in language announced that “slop” had earned the title of word of the year for 2025.