The Oxford dictionary named brain rot the word of the year 2024 — World
The term, which has become the word of the year, highlights concerns about the impact of the digital age on mental abilities.
The Oxford dictionary named the word of the year “brain rot”, which translates as “brain rot” or “brain degradation”. It is an expression that describes a perceived deterioration of cognitive status or intellectual activity, often associated with excessive consumption of low-quality or trivial content, especially on the Internet or social networks.
The Guardian writes about it.
This choice was made after a vote in which more than 37,000 people participated. They chose a winner from six terms suggested by Oxford University Press, publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary.
The annual award, previously won by words such as “rizz” and “climate emergency”, is designed to reflect the year's key sentiments and trends.
The term “rotting…