What Will Austin’s Word of the Year Be in 2026?

At the end of every year, major dictionaries crown an official “Word of the Year.” This year’s picks included “slop,” “rage-bait,” and “parasocial.” So naturally, the team started wondering, what would Austin’s word be? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by producers Elissa Castles and Eva Ruth Moravec to peer into their crystal balls and decide which word will best define Austin in the year ahead. Do you have thoughts on what the word should be? Let us know, text us or leave a voicemail. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter. And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm Follow us @citycastaustin Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this January 13th episode: NAMI Central Texas Visit Brenham Texas