Creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content is often called “slop.” The word’s proliferation online, in part thanks to the ...

Creepy, zany and demonstrably fake content is often called “slop.” The word’s proliferation online, in part thanks to the ...

As 2025 comes to a close, Merriam-Webster is marking an annual tradition. On Dec. 15, the leading expert in language announced that “slop” had earned the title of word of the year for 2025.

The newest definition of "slop" is described as "absurd videos, off-kilter advertising images, cheesy propaganda, fake news ...

After a full year of hectic news, trends and non-stop content, Merriam-Webster has summed it all perfectly in one word.

The dictionary publisher's annual pick, based on spikes in search data, reflects the themes and anxieties that shaped 2025.

"Slop" is Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year for 2025, meaning more people than ever need to "touch grass," which, as it ...

Slop is defined as “digital content of low quality that is produced usually in quantity by means of artificial intelligence," ...