New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- Merriam-Webster has named SLOP as its 2025 Word of the Year. The dictionary defines 'slop' as low-quality digital content produced in large amounts. It is usually produced using artificial intelligence. In 2025, this word aptly captured the surge of subpar online content flooding screens everywhere.

'Slop' included strange videos, awkward adverts and fake news that looked real. It also covers AI-written books, boring office reports, and endless viral clips, such as talking cats.

People complained about it, yet many still watched and shared it. Media outlets warned that AI slop was taking over social platforms. Still, they admitted that it could be oddly entertaining.

The word itself has a long history. In the 1700...