Collins named the word of the year 'vibe coding': what does it mean

According to glavcom.ua: 'Vibe coding' is the word of the year according to Collins

'Vibe coding' has become the word of the year according to Collins. This term reflects a new stage in the development of technology, where artificial intelligence and human language merge into a common creative interaction. This was reported by 'Glavcom' with reference to EuroNews.

According to Collins, 'vibe coding' is 'the use of artificial intelligence driven by natural language to assist in writing computer code'. The term first appeared in February 2025 and quickly gained popularity among developers and tech companies.

The idea of 'vibe coding' from Andrey Karpathy

The idea of the concept was proposed by the former Director of AI at Tesla and co-founder of OpenAI

Andrey Karpathy

. He described the concept as a way to create programs 'as if coding no longer exists'.

'Vibe coding' perfectly demonstrates how language evolves alongside technological innovations. It signifies a shift in software development, where artificial intelligence makes coding accessible to everyone,' said Collins director Alex Bikroft.

Neologisms of 2025

Each year, Collins lexicographers analyze a corpus of over 24 billion words gathered from media, publications, and digital platforms to identify the most notable linguistic trends. Selected words reflect changes in society, culture, and technology.

• aura farming - creating a charismatic image;
• biohacking - intervening in biological processes to improve health;
• broligarchy - a small group of influential rich men;
• coolcation - vacationing in a cool climate;
• taskmasking - creating the appearance of productive work;
• clanker - a derogatory term for a computer, robot, or AI;
• glaze - to excessively praise someone;
• HENRY - an acronym for 'high earner, not rich yet';
• micro-retirement - a short break between employment periods for recovery.

Let’s remember that the Oxford English Dictionary named the noun brain rot (literally translated - brain decay, - 'Glavcom') the word of 2024. It refers to the deterioration of a person's mental or intellectual state due to consuming excessive amounts of low-quality online content on social media.

The Collins company chose 'vibe coding' as the word of the year, recognizing an important step in merging artificial intelligence and human creativity in working with computer code. This reflects the ongoing development of technology and language, opening new opportunities for fast and effective programming.