Definition
Embracing chaos, laziness, and socially unacceptable behavior—basically living like a feral creature with zero regard for standards. The antithesis of having your life together, and proud of it.
Example Usage
I'm in full goblin mode this weekend, eating cereal for dinner in yesterday's clothes.
Origin
Internet slang that went viral in 2022, eventually named Oxford's Word of the Year
Fun Fact
The term became so mainstream that Oxford University Press let the public vote on it, proving that collective goblin energy is a democratic choice.
Source: Internet culture, Oxford Word of the Year 2022
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