The Guardian -
6 Jun 2026 08:00
This word for outdoing or outshining others originated in the manosphere, but is now thoroughly mainstream. Why is it so popular - and should we be worried about slang that arises from toxic subcultures?Until recently, if someone had said mog to me, I probably would have assumed they were talking about the childrens book cat created by the late great Judith Kerr. If asked about mogging or being mogged, I would have been completely baffled. But for many members of gen Z and gen Alpha (or anyone w...
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