The first recorded use of “brain rot,” according to Oxford University Press, was in Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, published ...

Oxford University Press narrowed a list down to six words and the world had the opportunity to vote for its top choice.

Oxford University Press has named “brain rot” its word of the year. It's defined as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s ...

There’s a name for that feeling you get after spending too long scrolling aimlessly, and Oxford University Press (OUP) has ...

Each December, Oxford University Press (OUP)—the organization responsible for the Oxford English Dictionary—announces its ...

The term "brain rot" was used 230% more often this year, earning it Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year. Family and friends are ...

Oxford University Press has declared its word of the year for 2024 after the phrase saw a staggering 230 percent increase in ...

Oxford University Press names "brain rot" as its 2024 word of the year in a nod to modern scrolling habits. "The term has ...

In a world where scrolling through endless feeds has become a daily ritual, Oxford University’s choice for Word of the Year, ...

Concerns about the potential risks of virtual life have been growing. These include how we spend our leisure time mindlessly ...

Oxford Word of the Year 2024, 'brain rot,' reflects concerns over mental health impact of mindless social media consumption.

Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year is more than a century old, but that doesn’t mean it’s not incredibly relevant in 2024.