Merriam-Webster Names “Slop” as 2025 Word of the Year
Merriam-Webster, United States – The US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster has selected “slop” as its 2025 Word of the Year. The choice reflects widespread frustration — and a hint of fascination — with low-quality content generated by artificial intelligence that has been proliferating across the internet. According to Merriam-Webster, the selection captures the cultural conversation around…
Merriam-Webster, United States – The US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster has selected “slop” as its 2025 Word of the Year. The choice reflects widespread frustration — and a hint of fascination — with low-quality content generated by artificial intelligence that has been proliferating across the internet.
According to Merriam-Webster, the selection captures the cultural conversation around AI and its impact on digital content, as people increasingly encounter poorly crafted or sloppy material online.
