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MNN Global · December 1, 2025 · 1 min read

Oxford Dictionary names ‘rage bait’ as Word of the Year 2025

What happened: Oxford University Press has announced 'rage bait' as the Word of the Year for 2025, highlighting its rise in online language.

Why it matters:

  • Reflects growing concern over online content designed to provoke anger
  • Highlights changing digital communication trends affecting internet users globally

MNN Take: 'Rage bait' refers to content created to elicit strong emotional reactions, especially anger, showing how language evolves with social media influences.

Sources: Sky News (Breaking)