Gen Alpha slang · Noun
nonnamaxxing
Meaning
Nonnamaxxing is Gen Alpha slang for improving your life by copying an Italian grandmother's habits.
Where it came from
Named in Dictionary.com's 2026 Word of the Year report as a maxxing word with a brief rise and fall, driven by viral articles and trends.
Tone check
Harmless.
Checked against: Dictionary.com, Word of the Year 2026.
Added to this dictionary 2 November 2026
Used in a sentence
"Sunday sauce, long walks: full nonnamaxxing"
Safe for adults to use
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