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'Mogging' Is Word of the Year, Ahead of 'Friendslop'
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Key Points:
- Collins Dictionary has added new Gen Alpha slang terms, including "mogging," named their Word of the Year, and "friendslop," a term for casual, low-budget co-op video games designed for playing with friends.
- "Mogging" refers to outshining others in any aspect, such as height, status, wealth, or looks, and is widely used by younger generations as humorous slang.
- "Friendslop" games, like the highly praised "Big Walk," emphasize cooperative play with friends through creative puzzles and emergent gameplay in open worlds, gaining popularity on platforms like Steam and Roblox.
- Other popular friendslop titles include Peak, Gamble With Your Friends, Lethal Company, and R.E.P.O., reflecting a growing trend in casual multiplayer gaming experiences.
- Collins lexicographer Alex Beecroft highlights how the adoption of these terms illustrates how Gen Z and Gen Alpha influence and reshape contemporary language.
