‘Maxxing’ is Dictionary.com’s word of the year: ‘It’s cooler than saying you’re doing more’

October 26, 2026 · 12:15 pm 1 sources

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• ‘Maxxing’ is Dictionary.com’s word of the year: ‘It’s cooler than saying you’re doing more’
  The Guardian · October 26, 2026 12:15
  As all facets of our lives are optimized, the suffix has become inescapable - and experts predict it’s around to stay Maxxing is not a new concept. Dungeons and Dragons players have been “min-maxing” character stats for years; Will Smith was maxin’ and relaxin’ in the 90s; as far back as the 40s,…