LOADING ERROR LOADINGDepending on which dictionary you prefer, the word of the year in 2025 was either “rage bait”, “slop”, “vibe coding” or “parasocial”. And if you ask me, “whimsy” is already a major contender for the word of 2026. “I’m deeming 2026 the year of whimsy,” one TikToker said, “we are bringing back analogue and all the joy and playfulness this year”. i love to be full of whimsy and sillyness, i love to be full of laughter & love so bright anything else cant even reach me — sarah (@heavenbrat) January 10, 2026So, what’s “whimsy”? The point, it seems, is to transform everyday tasks and mundane routines into a fun exercise in free will and caprice.

Source: Huffington Post January 21, 2026 15:27 UTC