2025 Word of the Year: Slop
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- Merriam-Webster’s 2025 Word of the Year is 'slop,' defined as low-quality digital content produced in large quantities by AI.
- Examples of slop include absurd videos, fake news, AI-written books, and 'workslop' reports.
- The term 'slop' originates from the 1700s, meaning 'soft mud,' and later evolved to denote 'rubbish' or 'low-value products.'
- Other notable 2025 words include 'gerrymander,' referring to unfair redistricting for political advantage.
- 'Touch grass' became a popular phrase urging people to engage in real-world activities instead of excessive online interactions.
- 'Performative' saw increased usage, describing actions done for show, especially on social media.
- 'Tariff' gained attention as President Trump implemented new trade policies.
- Gen Alpha slang 'six seven' emerged from a viral song and memes, used as a nonsensical interjection.
- 'Conclave' spiked in searches after Pope Francis's death, referring to the secret papal election process.
- The lengthy name 'Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg' gained popularity due to a Roblox game.