Dictionary.com Names "Maxxing" Its 2026 Word of the Year

Dictionary.com has named "maxxing" its 2026 Word of the Year, announced 26 October. The slang word is short for maximising, and can be added to the end of any word to mean doing something to the fullest. Examples include "proteinmaxxing" and "sleepmaxxing." The dictionary picks one word yearly based on search trends and how well it describes the year.