Dictionary.com names ‘maxxing’ Word of the Year as Gen Z reshapes everyday language

“Dictionary.com names ‘maxxing’ Word of the Year as Gen Z reshapes everyday language”

There was a time when getting a good night’s sleep was simply called getting a good night’s sleep. Now, apparently, you could be sleepmaxxing. And if you have been spending your weekends at home, wrapped in a blanket, watching films and ordering your favorite food, congratulations. You might be cozymaxxing, too. Welcome to the world of Gen Z language, where almost anything can become a trend, an inside joke or, in some cases, a dictionary entry. Dictionary.com has named ‘maxxing’ its 2026 Word…