“Maxxing” named Dictionary.com’s 2026 word of the year2026-10-26Short for “maximizing,” “maxxing” means doing something to the fullest or optimizing it as much as possible; it can also be added to other words as a suffix.The term is used across social media for efforts involving appearance, fitness, nutrition and sleep, especially among younger users.Dictionary.com said use of “maxxing” in digital media in August 2026 was nearly 19 times its average monthly frequency in 2025.Other words considered for the title included “affordability,” “data center,” “Odyssey” and “unc.”Dictionary Media Group lexicography director Steve Johnson said the word reflects a culture increasingly focused on getting the most out of everything.Dictionary.com reveals 2026 Word of the Year - and it's a depressing one (Euronews)‘Maxxing’ announced as word of the year by Dictionary.com (Global News)„Maxxing”, desemnat cuvântul anului 2026 de Dictionary.com (G4Media)„Maxxing”, ales cuvântul anului 2026 de un dicționar american. Ce înseamnă termenul popularizat de tineri pe rețelele sociale (Digi24)Dictionary.com 'yılın kelimesi'ni seçti: 'Maxxing' (Diken)