Oxford Dictionaries' word of the year reflects poorly on 2018

We can tell the end of the year is approaching, not because the days are short and the temperatures are low, but because varying sources are announcing their words of the year.

The most recent reveal came from Oxford Dictionaries, which chose “toxic” for 2018’s signature word.

Judges noted that it was looked up 45 percent more often than in previous years and has been used as an adjective for a wide range of nouns: classic ones like “chemical” and “gas,” but more modern ones like “masculinity,” “warfare,” and “environment.”

Read more about its popularity and significance on the Oxford Dictionaries’ website.