In 2024, 'brat' was chosen as the Word of the Year by the Collins Dictionary, reflecting a global trend towards confidence and independence. Meanwhile, the Macquarie Dictionary selected 'deterriphication' for its cultural relevance and widespread use in Australia.
The word 'brat' has been crowned the Word of the Year for 2024 by the Collins Dictionary , symbolizing a confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude. The term, originally from an album by pop singer Charli XCX, has become a cultural phenomenon capturing the spirit of the current age. Other nominees like 'skibidi' and 'fairy porn' were considered but did not make the final selection.
Meanwhile, Macquarie Dictionary chose 'deterriphication' as their Word of the Year, describing it as the decline in quality of service, often due to profit-driven motives. The term won both the People's Choice and the Committee's Choice, reflecting its widespread usage in Australia
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