Oxford Dictionary Names 'Brain Rot' Word of the Year, Highlighting Growing Concern Over Mental Health Decline

Oxford's word of the year for 2024 is "brain rot", defined as the deterioration of a person's mental or intellectual state. This term has been selected through a combination of public vote and language analysis by Oxford lexicographers, beating five other finalists: demure, slop, dynamic pricing, romantasy, and lore. The word of the year is intended to reflect a defining theme from the past 12 months, and in this case, "brain rot" is seen as a fitting term for the year 2024.