Want To Know What Merriam-Webster’s Word Of The Year Is?

“Slop” was named Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2025, defined as “digital content of low quality that is produced usually in quantity by means of artificial intelligence.”

• The word “slop” evokes images of low-quality content, including absurd videos, fake news, and AI-generated digital books.
• The selection of “slop” reflects a growing awareness of fake or shoddy content and a desire for authenticity in a world inundated with AI-generated material.
• Other notable words of 2025 include “doot doot,” “performative male,” “gerrymander,” “IRL,” “conclave,” “duty,” and “Webster Lake.”
• Merriam-Webster’s word of the year is chosen based on search data and consensus among editors to reflect the current cultural and linguistic landscape.

I don’t know about you but my Grandma uses “slop” in an entirely different way. It could be food, the way one is dressed, or a half efforted go at a task lol