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

Dictionary.com has named 'maxxing' its word of the year, reflecting a widespread emphasis on optimisation among Gen Z and Gen Alpha. While rooted in game theory and Dungeons and Dragons, the term now functions as a noun, verb, adjective, and adverb. Modern applications include sleepmaxxing for rest, personalitymaxxing for social charm, and the Pentagon's use of lethalitymaxxing. Experts suggest the suffix will remain prevalent as people continue to optimise various facets of their daily lives.