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Oxford’s 2023 word of the year is …

Hint: It's a Gen Z slang term.
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December 9, 2023

A viral Gen Z slang term has been named Oxford's 2023 Word of the Year, beating out contenders like "situationship," "de-influencing" and (yes) "Swiftie."

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Hint: The actor Tom Holland inadvertently helped propel the term to victory.

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