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'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the year

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Real event · politics · 2026-10-26

'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the year

Final verdict announced: October 27, 2026 at 4:01 PM ET

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'Maxxing' selected as Dictionary.com word of the year

The term "maxxing" is used by Gen Z and Gen Alpha to describe an emphasis in optimisation.

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The term is popular among younger generations.

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