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Under the backdrop of rapid development in artificial intelligence, Collins Dictionary has named "Vibe coding" as the Word of the Year for 2025. This emerging programming approach converts natural language into computer code, marking a major transformation in software development. The lexicographers at Collins monitored the 2.4 billion-word Collins Corpus and tracked word trends across various media sources and social media, ultimately selecting this term.
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The term "Vibe coding" was proposed by Andrej Karpathy, who was formerly the AI Director at Tesla and a founding engineer at OpenAI. Karpathy described this technology as allowing users to "forget the existence of code" when creating new applications, offering a more convenient programming experience for both programmers and general users.
Alongside "Vibe coding," this year's list of words also includes several notable new terms. For example, "biohacking" is defined as activities that improve health and longevity by altering natural bodily processes. "Clanker" is a derogatory term for AI devices such as computers and robots, originating from "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," reflecting people's dissatisfaction and skepticism toward AI chatbots and platforms.
Additionally, "glaze" refers to excessive or inappropriate praise for someone, while "aura farming" describes the deliberate cultivation of personal charm. This term is popular in the gaming community and gained broader attention due to the "Kids on a Boat" video. Furthermore, there are new words such as "broligarchy" (referring to leaders of tech companies with high income but not yet wealthy) and "coolcation" (a vacation in a cool climate).
Alex Bickcroft, General Manager of Collins Dictionary, said: "The selection of 'Vibe coding' perfectly reflects how language evolves alongside technology. It marks a significant transformation in software development, as artificial intelligence is making programming easier." This change enables a seamless integration of creativity and machine intelligence, fully demonstrating the profound impact of natural language on how we interact with computers.
Key points:
🌟 "Vibe coding" has been selected as the Word of the Year for 2025 by Collins Dictionary, marking a significant advancement in artificial intelligence technology.
🔍 New words such as "biohacking" and "clanker" reflect different societal attitudes towards health and AI technology.
🎉 Collins Dictionary points out that the evolution of language and technology is changing the programming experience and promoting the development of human-computer interaction.