India, Dec. 20 -- This was the year the internet collectively agreed that if life is confusing, at least we can label it. Every emotion, habit and coping mechanism got a buzzword makeover, preferably something catchy enough to trend on Reels, double up as a headline, and start a dinner-table debate. Here is a look at all the words that created a buzz, including bizarre ones and others that dictionaries deserved the title of Word of the Year.

The Cambridge Dictionary declared 'parasocial' as its Word of the Year in 2025, noting that lookups and public conversation about one-sided emotional bonds surged across news and social platforms. The word 'Parasocial' captures a distinctly modern kind of connection: when you feel close to someone yo...