Slop: Word of the Year 2025
- Sarah Ruivivar
- Dec 22
- 1 min read
Merriam-Webster has crowned "slop" as the word of the year for 2025, highlighting AI's role in flooding our feeds with low-quality digital content.
Defined as "digital content of low quality produced usually in quantity by means of artificial intelligence," "slop" perfectly captures the essence of AI's impact on media.
With AI tools like OpenAI’s Sora and Google Gemini’s Veo churning out everything from books to movies, the internet is awash with AI-generated content. This has birthed a "slop economy," where the sheer volume of content is milked for advertising revenue. Critics argue this trend is polarising digital communities, creating a divide between those who can afford premium content and those left with a diet of "slop."
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Merriam-Webster's president, Greg Barlow, describes "slop" as an illustrative word that reflects the fascinating yet ridiculous nature of AI's transformative technology. Beyond traditional media, "slop" has seeped into fields like cybersecurity, legal briefings, and even college essays, showcasing its broad impact.
Tech terms have dominated the word of the year scene, with Macquarie Dictionary choosing "AI slop," Oxford Dictionary opting for "ragebait," and Collins Dictionary going with "vibe coding." As AI continues to shape our digital landscape, "slop" serves as a cheeky reminder of the ongoing evolution in how we consume content.
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