Oxford Dictionary has declared 'goblin mode' 2022's word of the year.
'Goblin mode' refers to "a type of behaviour which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations", the Oxford University Press said.
'Goblin mode' gained popularity in 2022 as people across the world emerged from restrictive lockdowns, with some struggling to shake the bad habits - or 'goblin-like' behaviours - they'd picked up throughout the pandemic.
The shortlist of phrases and hashtags that were given to the public to vote on were Metaverse, #IStandWith, and goblin mode.
'Goblin mode' won by a landslide, receiving 93 percent of the over 340,000 votes cast in the competition.
Oxford Dictionary's word of the year is chosen to reflect the "ethos, mood, or preoccupations of the past 12 months", said Oxford Languages president Casper Grathwohl.
He added: "It's a relief to acknowledge that we're not always the idealised, curated selves that we're encouraged to present on our Instagram and TikTok feeds.
"This has been demonstrated by the dramatic rise of platforms like BeReal where users share images of their unedited selves, often capturing self-indulgent moments in goblin mode."
Goblin mode follows previous Oxford words of the year 'vax' (2021), 'climate emergency' (2019), and 'toxic' (2018).
