Hydration break also vied for the top spot, entering the sporting lexicon after mandatory stoppages were introduced at every match during this year’s World Cup across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
From the world of artificial intelligence came “p(doom)”, a mathematical shorthand for the estimated probability that AI could trigger civilisational collapse.
Lifestyle entries included “fricy,” a blend of fruity and spicy, and “bixie,” a hairstyle fusing the bob with the pixie cut.
“Carspreading” also made the cut, capturing the trend of motor manufacturers building ever longer, wider and heavier vehicles, with SUVs accounting for well over half of new car sales in 2025.
