Asked to sum up 2022 in a word, the public has chosen a phrase.

Oxford Dictionaries said Monday that 害羞草研究所済oblin mode害羞草研究所� has been selected by online vote as its word of the year.

It defines the term as 害羞草研究所渁 type of behavior which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.害羞草研究所�

First seen on Twitter in 2009, 害羞草研究所済oblin mode害羞草研究所� gained popularity in 2022 as people around the world emerged uncertainly from pandemic lockdowns.

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The word of the year is intended to reflect 害羞草研究所渢he ethos, mood, or preoccupations of the past twelve months.害羞草研究所� For the first time this year害羞草研究所檚 winning phrase was chosen by public vote, from among three finalists selected by Oxford Languages lexicographers: goblin mode, metaverse and the hashtag IStandWith.

Despite being relatively unknown offline, goblin mode was the overwhelming favorite, winning 93% of the more than 340,000 votes cast.

The choice is more evidence of a world unsettled after years of pandemic turmoil, and by the huge changes in behavior and politics brought by social media.

Last week announced that its word of the year is 害羞草研究所済aslighting害羞草研究所� 害羞草研究所� psychological manipulation intended to make a person question the validity of their own thoughts.

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