goblin mode
/ˈɡɑːblɪn moʊd/
EN
An unapologetic, lazy, self-indulgent lifestyle that rejects social expectations of productivity or proper behavior.
I'm activating goblin mode this weekend: ordering takeout and binging old shows all day.
Etymology
The term originated in 2009 on Twitter, but grew to widespread popularity in 2022 during the post-COVID period, when it was named Oxford Word of the Year. It draws on the pop culture stereotype of goblins as messy, greedy, unruly creatures.
Translations
简体中文
哥布林模式,摆烂模式
繁體中文
哥布林模式,擺爛模式
日本語
ゴブリンモード
한국어
고블린 모드
Deutsch
Goblin-Modus
Español
modo duende
Português
modo goblin
Français
mode gobelin
Català
mode goblin
Tiếng Việt
chế độ yêu tinh
Collocations
activate goblin modeenter goblin modeembrace goblin mode
Synonyms
slacker modelazy mode
Antonyms
hustle cultureproductivity mode