Goblin mode

The OUP word of the year for 2022 is "goblin mode" - a state of being where one's behaviour is unashamedly lazy, greedy and slovenly.

The first Oxford word of the year to be chosen by public vote has been announced and the winning word, 'goblin mode', is a slang term describing ...

I've dedicated much of my life to community service. I've mostly put giving back to the community in front of my need for stuff or a nest egg. That has...

The “slang term” Goblin Mode stands for “a type of behavior which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that ...

Oxford University Press says goblin mode expresses the 'prevailing mood of individuals who rejected the idea of returning to normal life or rebelled against ...

The event is 'India Day at Oxford', the first of a biannual series organised by Network 18. The term means “psychological manipulation intended to make a person question the validity of their own thoughts”. Follow us on [also read] [Life](https://www.firstpost.com/category/life) [100 yrs of Oxford University Press: Timeless or antiquated?](https://www.firstpost.com/living/100-yrs-of-oxford-university-press-timeless-or-antiquated-202481.html) How was it chosen as the 2022 Oxford word of the year? According to Oxford Languages, goblin mode came to the limelight again after the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions started lifting across most parts of the world. [World](https://www.firstpost.com/category/world) [Want to get into Oxford? This has been demonstrated by the dramatic rise of platforms like BeReal where users share images of their unedited selves, often capturing self-indulgent moments in goblin mode,” he added. We’re sort of retreating and no longer want our life to be curated by filters.” The tweet had a fake headline saying Fox said West did not like it when she “went goblin mode.” Tutors challenge potential students with questions that may seem strange to some, but help bring out their potential. The term has also been used on Reddit and Tiktok. What does ‘goblin mode’ mean and when did it surface?

The phrase Goblin Mode beat out 'Metaverse' and 'IStandWith' to be crowned the Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year 2022. What exactly does it mean and why ...

If this universe is a simulation, someone turned that dial up to goblin mode and walked away from the controls— Ahmed Baba (@AhmedBaba_) m was in full hyperactive goblin mode last night. And why shouldn’t it?

Following 'goblin mode' at 318956 votes, the runner up was metaverse with 14484 votes, followed by #IStandWith with 8639 votes 'Goblin Mode' is Oxford Word ...

[metaverse](https://www.arabianbusiness.com/tags/metaverse) with 14,484 votes, followed by #IStandWith with 8,639 votes. Given the year we’ve just experienced, ‘goblin mode’ resonates with all of us who are feeling a little overwhelmed at this point. According to the BBC, it [goblin mode] “was one of three potential choices selected by Oxford lexicographers.

It seems the COVID pandemic has even impacted our vocabulary. Oxford Dictionary announced Monday “goblin mode” was selected as 2022′s Word of the Year.

This year’s selection marks the first time the word of the year was chosen via public vote from three finalists: goblin mode, metaverse and the hashtag “IstandWith.” Goblin mode was the overwhelming favorite, winning 93% of the more than 340,000 votes cast. [According to the AP](https://apnews.com/article/europe-oxford-e1ce91a4c56588c5ece25353cbe52810), “goblin mode” was first spotted on Twitter in 2009 and gained popularity in 2022 in the wake of the COVID pandemic and its lockdowns. Oxford Dictionary announced Monday “goblin mode” was selected as 2022′s Word of the Year.

It defines the term as “a type of behavior which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or ...

Mornings dawn late these days at 48.7519 degrees north latitude here in Bellingham, Washington, and yesterday morning I found myself — in between double ...

Finally, as a self-proclaimed grinch, I heard the first telltale sounds of Christmas songs on the radio the other day (shudder... While this training included a capsize for the Italians, in their "distinctive-looking" LEQ12, it also included plenty of flight time for American Magic, who has returned to their winter training base off of Pensacola, Florida. In addition, the Women's America's Cup is set to start on October 16, 2024. The 2022 Moth Worlds just wrapped up on the waters off of the Yacht Club Argentino, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. While this was likely calculated to encourage Christmas shopping, it instead made me think of my favorite holiday tradition, namely the Sydney Hobart Race, which starts on Boxing Day (December 26). TOR sent out a press release last week announcing the VO65 Sprint Cup. The last Vendee Globe, which also featured delicate IMOCA 60s, saw 33 boats start, while only 25 solo skippers crossed the finishing line. Aside from my daily (forced) walks and constant visits to the Route du Rhum webpage, I've done almost nothing but rest. Racing will take place in two classes, IMOCA 60s and VO65s, however fine print is involved. Mornings dawn late these days at 48.7519 degrees north latitude here in Bellingham, Washington, and yesterday morning I found myself — in between double shots of espresso — going extra deep on the world headlines. And this meant a skipped newsletter (I'm sure you all were just waiting on pins and needles, ahem). While I'll spare you the grammar-hammer argument that this is two unhyphenated words, not one, the 'word' rang true for me.

Asked to sum up 2022 in a word, the public has chosen a phrase.

In 2021 the Oxford word of the year was “vax” and Merriam-Webster’s was “vaccine.” The word of the year is intended to reflect “the ethos, mood, or preoccupations of the past twelve months.” For the first time this year’s winning phrase was chosen by public vote, from among three finalists selected by Oxford Languages lexicographers: goblin mode, metaverse and the hashtag IStandWith. Oxford Dictionaries said Monday that “goblin mode” has been selected by online vote as its word of the year.

As 2022 is drawing to a close, it's time to find out what has been crowned Oxford Word of the Year. Without further adieu, we're pleased, ...