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'Goblin Mode' Is Oxford Dictionaries' 2022 Word Of The Year, And It Perfectly Represents The State Of Our Society
The 2022 word of the year, according to Oxford Dictionaries, is "goblin mode," a slang term that refers to the kind of lazy, slovenly behavior most people have been engaging in since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
By Gina Florio2 min read
In 2021, the word of the year was "vax," which isn't surprising considering how much public conversation was had around the vaccine, its efficacy, and the potential mandating of it. But the Oxford Dictionaries' 2022 word of the year refers to something quite different: goblin mode. You've probably seen this term used in various situations on social media before, and sadly it's the perfect representation of the current state of our society.