goblin

Example Sentences

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It is the fourth consecutive year that the public have played a part in picking Oxford's word of the year, after an inaugural public vote in 2022 saw "goblin mode" prevail.

From Barron's

Previous Oxford words of the year have included selfie, goblin mode and rizz.

From BBC

When Maya and Jamie forget to keep the Redcaps fed, the goblins get hungry for more than a snack.

From New York Times

It was also the first year the Oxford adult word of the year - goblin mode - was voted on by the public.

From BBC

Why should we devote our precious time and headspace to contemplating what happened to a goblin who refuses to go away?

From Salon