Goblin mode

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What is 'goblin mode,' anyway? It's Oxford's 2022 Word of the Year. (The Washington Post)

In the first-ever public vote for Oxford Word of the Year, readers chose a slang term that means being "self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy."

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What does 'goblin mode' mean? Explaining Oxford Dictionary's 2022 ... (al.com)

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.

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Skinner: Are we really in goblin mode? (Aspen Daily News)

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...

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"Goblin Mode": Your 2022 Oxford Word Of The Year (IFLScience)

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, ...

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