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Word of the year hailed by GB News presenter as he discusses its link to his own name

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Mogging has been crowned word of the year by Collins Dictionary, much to the delight of GB News presenter Jacob Rees-Mogg. The term, which means to outperform or upstage someone or something, has seen a massive 210 per cent rise in usage over the past year. Often used ironically, mogging has exploded in popularity across social media among Generation Z. The word beat out Manchesterism, a term Andy Burnham revived earlier this year before he succeeded Keir Starmer in July. TRENDING Stories…

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