Merriam-Webster's 2025 Word of the Year: 'Slop' and Internet Culture

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year

• 💡 Merriam-Webster has announced its 2025 Word of the Year is 'slop'.
• 🎯 This word was chosen to represent the wave of AI-produced low-quality digital content prevalent on social media.
• 📈 The word 'slop' was reportedly the most searched word on Merriam-Webster's website throughout the year.

Other Notable Words and Phrases

• 💬 Several other words and phrases gained traction, including 'performative' and 'tariff'.
• 🗣️ A personally favored term mentioned is 'touch grass', indicating a need to disengage from online activities.

Understanding 'Slop' and Internet Slang

• 🤔 While 'slop' was selected, the speakers admit they had not personally encountered or used the word before.
• 🐷 Initial associations with 'slop' included pig's food, highlighting a common, literal interpretation.
• 🤷 The term '67' is discussed as a slang phrase meaning 'I don't care' or 'who cares', though its usage and understanding are debated among the speakers.
• 🧐 The speakers reflect on how internet slang can be difficult to keep up with, suggesting a generational gap in understanding new terms.