‘Rage Bait’ is Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, defining content designed to provoke outrage for social media traffic. Discover the digital zeitgeist.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, defining content designed to provoke outrage for social media traffic. Discover the digital zeitgeist.
Lexicographer Susie Dent explains the meaning of 'rage bait', the Oxford Word of the Year 2025, which beat 'aura farming' and 'biohack'. Discover its origins and modern usage.
Oxford University Press names 'rage-bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a troubling trend in digital media. Discover what this says about our online discourse.
Oxford University Press has declared 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year. Discover what this term means and why its usage has surged threefold in the past year.
Oxford reveals 'rage bait' as its 2025 Word of the Year. Discover how this term for provocative online content tripled in use and what it says about our digital lives.
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
The latest Genius crossword puzzle No. 270 is now available for December. Test your word skills with this challenging cryptic crossword designed for UK solvers.
George Abaraonye, ousted Oxford Union president, confessed to 'celebrating' Charlie Kirk's shooting to 'get a laugh'. Read the full story of the controversy that rocked the historic debating society.
George Abaraonye, the ousted Oxford Union president-elect, issues a public apology after celebrating the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. Read the full story and its consequences.
Lucy Steed's debut novel, The Artist, set in 1920s France, wins the 2025 Waterstones Book of the Year. Discover the romantic-mystery captivating readers across the UK.
The Guardian has issued corrections regarding the Sayce review on carer's allowance compensation and the solution to a word puzzle. Read the full details and how to submit complaints.
Discover why 'AI slop' beat Ozempic face to become the Macquarie Dictionary's Word of the Year 2025, reflecting our new digital reality. Read the full story now.
Irish pop star Ronan Keating is announced as the host of BBC One's New Year's Eve celebrations for 2026. The special will feature his greatest hits and special guests. Tune in on BBC One and iPlayer!
Ryan Seacrest will be joined by Chance the Rapper, Rita Ora, Rob Gronkowski & Julianne Hough for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2026. Tune in live on ABC and Hulu!
The BBC has announced a major change to its Sports Personality of the Year awards, introducing a live public vote for the 'Team of the Year' category for the first time. Discover the contenders!
Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' as its 2025 Word of the Year, citing Taylor Swift's influence and modern fan culture. Discover how language evolves.
Discover why 'parasocial' is the Cambridge Dictionary 2025 Word of the Year, driven by Lily Allen's album and Taylor Swift's engagement. Learn the definition and its impact.
The Met Office issues snow and ice warnings for the UK. Plus, a Russian attack in Romania and the Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year revealed. Stay informed.
Cambridge Dictionary reveals 'parasocial' as its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting one-sided celebrity relationships. Discover what this means for modern fandom.
Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting one-sided relationships with celebrities and AI. Discover the psychological impact.
Discover the 15 finalists for Macquarie Dictionary's 2025 Word of the Year, from 'AI slop' to 'Australian sushi'. Vote now for the People's Choice award!
The late poet Andrea Gibson's documentary, 'Come See Me in the Good Light', chronicles their terminal cancer journey with profound honesty and unexpected humour. Discover their legacy.
From 'huzzah' to 'delulu', discover how Gen Z is reshaping the English language and why these new words reveal more about our changing society than you might think.
Discover why 'coolcation' has been crowned Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year and explore other unusual travel terms that are reshaping how Brits holiday in 2024.
Collins Dictionary names 'vibe coding' as its 2025 Word of the Year, recognising the seismic shift towards AI-assisted programming that's transforming how developers work worldwide.
Oxford University reveals how AI analysis of 'good vibes' and emotional language led to 'rizz' becoming 2023's Word of the Year, marking a technological shift in linguistic recognition.
The music industry is reeling from the sudden passing of Southern hip-hop legend Young Bleed, best known for his classic album 'My Balls and My Word' and collaborations with Master P's No Limit collective.
Discover the best educational toys and developmental gifts for two-year-olds. Our expert guide helps you choose presents that support learning, creativity and motor skills development.
Discover how the 2025 Photo Oxford Festival transforms the city into a living gallery, showcasing groundbreaking work from international artists and challenging our perception of photography.
An exclusive look at the dynamic duo, Prunella Randolph and Mortimer, who are revolutionising The Guardian's crossword desk with their unique editorial partnership and innovative approach to puzzle-making.