'GOBLIN MODE' is (Oxford University) "Word of the Year" | Goblin Mode: Do whatever you want and don’t give a damn what they say (316 views, 13 replies)
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Goblin Mode: Do whatever you want and don’t give a damn what they say
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Goblin Mode: Do whatever you want and don’t give a damn what they sayGoblin Mode: Do whatever you want and don’t give a damn what they say
The Oxford English Dictionary has chosen its word of the year – for the first time after a public vote, and the phrase ‘goblin mode’ came out on top.
TGoblin mode is the behavior in which one satisfies one’s desires without remorse, but it is also associated with negative traits – laziness, recklessness and greed. It is usually combined with the refusal to conform to social norms and the expectations of others.(i.e. DOSr'z, yeah YOU! ➕ )
The first time the expression was used was in 2009 on the social network Twitter. However, it went viral in February 2022 and grew in popularity amid the coronavirus pandemic lockdown... (cont'd--->)
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