"vibe Coding" Beats "clanker" to Be Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year
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The Collins Dictionary has chosen 'vibe coding' as its word of the year for 2025, sparking discussion about the intersection of technology and cultural trends, with commenters questioning the source and implications of the term.
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Source: https://blog.collinsdictionary.com/language-lovers/collins-w... (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45848047)
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