(Undated) – Dictionary.com has chosen “maxxing” as the 2026 word of the year. “Maxxing”, short for maximizing, is a trendy term meant to “convey doing something to the fullest, or optimizing it as much as possible.” The term was popularized by in the manosphere ideology digital space, and quickly rose through the cultural lexicons of Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
The word was chosen following an analysis of search data, social media trends and news stories.a reflection of our increasingly online society.
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