Collins“ Word of the Year 2025 - ”vibe coding"

“Vibe coding is a new symbol of the AI era

British Collins Dictionary chose “vibe coding” word of the year 2025.
As the publication explains The Guardian, the term describes a technology that allows you to create programme code from natural language, using artificial intelligence systems.

“Vibe coding” is a process when a developer or even a regular user describes an idea in words, and AI turns it into a ready-made code.
It is a symbol of an era where creativity and technology are combined within a single interface.

Context and meaning

According to the Collins Dictionary, the emergence of this term reflects Changes in the way people interact with technology.
With the development of generative AI and no-code platforms, the line between programming and natural language is virtually blurred.

Experts note that the choice of “vibe coding” demonstrates the trend towards democratisation of programming - when even those without technical education can create digital products.

Other finalists in the Collins Dictionary 2025

Other contenders for the Word of the Year title included:

• AI fatigue - “artificial intelligence fatigue”;

• clanker - a person protesting against technological change;

• greenhushing - companies hiding their environmental practices.