Breakfast Bites: The words that almost made it to Words of the Year 2025

Not every word gets the crown, but some almost make it!

On today’s Breakfast Bites, we celebrate the underdogs of 2025’s Words of the Year. From Cambridge’s “Vibey,” to the TikTok-inspired gems like “Roman Empire,” we explore the playful, weird, and wonderfully telling words that didn’t quite take the top spot.

Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang

Produced by Audrey Siek

Edited by Trisha Yeong

Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

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