Oxford University Press defined 'brain rot' as the deterioration of a person's mental state from consuming excessive online content like TikTok videos, marking it as the 2024 word of the year.
The New York Times sheds light on how Oxford University Press analyzed over 26 billion words to pinpoint relevant words representing trends and moods in 2024. Despite its acknowledgment, 'brain rot' is not yet included in the OED.
Interestingly, although 'rizz' and 'goblin mode' were previously recognized in 2023 and 2022, respectively, they too have not entered the OED due to insufficient and sustained usage in broader conversations.
Among the entries in the OED, 'tech-savvy' stands out, dated back to the 1980s, implying that some words take significant time to achieve the recognition necessary for inclusion.
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