The first banished words list was released in 1976 by LSSU, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, “as a safeguard against misuse, overuse, and uselessness of the English language.” ...

Next year’s Banished Words List will be the university’s 50th edition. Anyone can nominate a word for banishment; submissions are due by 8 a.m. Eastern on Nov. 1, 2025.

Lake Superior State University's 10 banished words and phrases for 2025 Cringe Game Changer Era Dropped IYKYK (If You Know, You Know) Sorry Not Sorry Skibidi 100% Utilize Period If there is a word ...

Hundreds of words and phrases have been "banished" by LSSU since 1976. Over the years, LSSU has received tens of thousands of nominations for its annual list. Frequently targeted are of-the-moment ...

“The nine additional words and terms banished for 2023 – from new no-nos ‘inflection point’ at No. 2 and ‘gaslighting’ at No. 4 to repeat offenders ‘amazing’ at No. 6 and ‘It is ...