'Maxxing' crowned 2026 Word of the Year

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Dictionary.com named “maxxing” its 2026 Word of the Year, highlighting a growing internet-driven culture focused on optimising different aspects of life, the Guardian has reported. “Maxxing,” sometimes written as “-maxxing,” is short for “maximising” and refers to doing something to the fullest or optimising it as much as possible, according to the online dictionary on Monday. The term gained popularity among Gen