As Oxford Language gave people the privilege to choose the Oxford Word of the Year 2022, people have chosen “Goblin Mode” as the word of the year. , sloppy, or greedy, typically in a way that defies social norms or expectations.”
The term first came into vogue in 2009 but gained popularity in 2022 as the world came out of a long lockdown due to the pandemic.
In the year we’ve just experienced, ‘goblin mode’ resonates with all of us who are feeling a little overwhelmed at this point,” said Caspar Grathwohl, president of Oxford Languages.
For the first time ever, people around the world had the power to choose the word of the year that represented “the” NatureThe mood, or preoccupation, of the past twelve months.” Oxford Languages lexicographers gave the public three options – goblin mode, the metaverse, and the hashtag iStandWith.
‘Goblin Mode’ won 93% of the 340,000 votes cast. The choice reflects a turbulent world after the upheavals caused by COVID-19 that alerted people’s behavior and social context.
Voting for the Oxford Word of the Year took place between 21 November and 2 December. Oxford Languages said, “2022 has been a year defined by opening back up. However, although we are finally able to physically reunite and come together again, our world is somehow more divided than ever.” feels.”
“In recognition of this change, we wanted to open the final step of our Word of the Year selection process to the true arbiters of language: people around the world … For the first time in our history, the 2022 Word of the Year will be chosen by the public.” Will go,” said a statement announcing the polling dates.
In 2021, Oxford Language selected “vax” as the word of the year, dethroning the language of vaccines.
With inputs from agencies.
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