The Słownik Dictionary has chosen the word of the year 2026. What won?

The word of the year chosen by Dictionary reflects trends in searches and social media, with "maxxing" emerging as the standout term. It encompasses various life aspects, such as proteinmaxxing in cooking, tokenmaxxing in work, and cozymaxxing for comfort. However, experts warn about its potential downsides, including increased stress and pressure from the obsession with optimization. Jennifer Donnelly from RCSI highlights that the pursuit of perfection can lead to self-criticism and an unrealistic ideal self.