"The essence of the word 'mog,' 'mogged' or 'mogging' is to appear more superior to somebody, especially in a physical or aesthetic sense. Unfortunately its origins are not great, as the word has been used in the past as an abbreviation for the 'Alpha Male of the Group' (or AMOG), coined by internet groups that promote toxic masculinity."
"But fortunately, just like a lot of those other words, it's been kind of sanitized through social media and the use of it in memes, and so if your kid's using it, it's probably more in a harmless or ironic way. It's good to be aware of its meaning and its origin, because in some contexts, it could be a really insulting and kind of detrimental word to be using."
Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu has influenced teenagers through her style and positive outlook, and may further influence them through her use of slang. When discussing her competition strategy, Liu used the term 'mog,' prompting questions about its meaning. According to educator Philip Lindsay, 'mogging' means appearing more superior to someone, particularly in physical or aesthetic ways. The word originated as an abbreviation for 'Alpha Male of the Group' (AMOG) from internet communities promoting toxic masculinity. However, the term has been sanitized through social media and meme culture, making its current usage typically harmless or ironic among young people, though awareness of its origins remains important.
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