An Oxford English Dictionary is shown at the headquarters of the Associated Press in New York on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010.
How's online content in 2024? Well, 'brain rot' is the Oxford University Press word of the year... | CBC News LoadedMany of us have felt it, and now it's official: "brain rot" is the Oxford dictionaries' word of the year. Oxford University Press said Monday that the evocative phrase "gained new prominence in 2024."An Oxford English Dictionary is shown at the headquarters of The Associated Press in New York on Aug. 29, 2010.
The word of the year is intended to be "a word or expression that reflects a defining theme from the past 12 months." While it may seem a modern phenomenon, the first recorded use of "brain rot" was by Henry David Thoreau in his 1854 ode to the natural world,Not just for summer: 'Brat' is Collins Dictionary's word of the year
"It feels like a rightful next chapter in the cultural conversation about humanity and technology. It's not surprising that so many voters embraced the term, endorsing it as our choice this year," he said.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How to sum up 2024? The Oxford University Press word of the year is 'brain rot'Many of us have felt it, and now it's official: 'brain rot' is the Oxford dictionaries' word of the year.
Read more »
How to sum up 2024? The Oxford University Press’s word of the year is ‘brain rot’Oxford University Press said Monday that the evocative phrase ‘gained new prominence in 2024,’ with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before
Read more »
At least 17 Conservative MPs advocated for money from a housing program Poilievre vows to cutConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks at a press conference in Ottawa on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.
Read more »
Elections Alberta is prepping for byelection already affected by postal strikeAlberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at a press conference in Edmonton, Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Read more »
Conservative MPs frustrated after Poilievre bars them from promoting housing fund: sourcesConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks at a press conference in Ottawa on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.
Read more »
Poilievre calls on premiers to remove sales taxes on new homes under $1MConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks at a press conference in Ottawa on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.
Read more »