"Goblin mode": Does Oxford's word of the year resonate with you?
What comes to your mind when you hear “goblin mode”?
If it’s new to you, it won’t be for long — the term has resonated with thousands, if not millions, and ended up as Oxford University Press’s (OUP) Word of the Year 2022.
According to OUP, “goblin mode” is a slang term often used in the expressions “in goblin mode” or “to go goblin mode.”
The ‘goblin community’ has spoken!
We’re pleased to announce goblin mode as the #OxfordWOTY 2022.
Read more about this year’s winning choice here #TeamGoblinMode: https://t.co/NmC2UYau3U pic.twitter.com/yqQ9eIlIeQ
— Oxford University Press (@OxUniPress) December 5, 2022
You might have gone into goblin mode without even knowing it. It’s been a hot spot to be in since the pandemic began, in particular.
OUP describes it as “a type of behaviour which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.”