Will "looksmaxxing" be named the Oxford Word of the Year 2026?
Delphi’s forecast
- Yesyour pick12.3%$0.12
- No87.8%$0.88
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Forecast reasoning
Looksmaxxing was the betting favorite at 3/1 odds (25% implied probability) as of late September 2026, but the 12% probability reflects that Oxford hasn't published its official shortlist and typically announces the winner in early December—leaving substantial uncertainty with 68 days remaining before market close.
Settlement
Resolution criteria: - "Yes": Wins if Oxford Languages (Oxford University Press) officially announces "looksmaxxing" as the Oxford Word of the Year 2026 strictly after 2026-10-25T09:52:58.042Z and at or before 2027-01-01T07:59:59.000Z. - "No": Wins if no such announcement is made — i.e., Oxford Languages officially announces a different word as the Oxford Word of the Year 2026 within the window, or no Oxford Word of the Year 2026 announcement is made at or before 2027-01-01T07:59:59.000Z.
Dec 31, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC