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Dictionary.com picks 'maxxing' as its 2026 Word of the Year

Dictionary.com has named "maxxing" its Word of the Year for 2026, defining it as pursuing an activity to the fullest or optimizing an aspect of life. The site cites "looksmaxxing" (maximizing physical appearance) and "tokenmaxxing" (maximizing AI use at work) as the most searched variants, noting the suffix can attach to almost any word.

cnet.com · 2026-10-26

TikTok trend 'pheromone-maxxing' has men skipping showers before dates

A viral TikTok trend called 'pheromone-maxxing' encourages men to forgo showering and deodorant before dates, with proponents claiming their natural body scent boosts attractiveness to women. The trend has sparked debate online, with users sharing personal anecdotes rather than scientific evidence to support the claims.

fastcompany.com · 2026-09-03