Oxford Names 'Rage Bait' 2025 Word of the Year

Every year, Oxford University Press picks a Word of the Year that sums up the past twelve months.

This year, they chose 'rage bait,' which means content made to make people angry.

Fiona McPherson, who helps pick the word, says 'rage bait' was used much more in 2025 because people are talking about how the internet makes them feel angry or upset.

The word was chosen from a list of words that saw a big increase in use.

The public then voted to decide the winner.

This shows how people are becoming more aware of how the internet affects their emotions.

In the future, words about AI and digital life might become more important.