Dictionary.com has named “maxxing” its 2026 Word of the Year, recognizing a popular online trend centered on maximizing or improving different aspects of life.

Derived from “maximizing,” the term is paired with other words to describe specific goals. “Looksmaxxing” focuses on improving physical appearance, “sleepmaxxing” on getting better sleep, and “gymmaxxing” on improving fitness. The trend has spread across social media, with some variations focused on serious self-improvement and others taking a more humorous approach to everyday activities.

So, what about Torahmaxxing? It could mean adding another chavrusa, squeezing a few extra minutes of learning into the day, or finding more opportunities to do chessed. If people are looking for ways to maximize every aspect of their lives, why not apply that same mindset to Torah learning and chessed?

This article was independently written by the BJL Newsroom based on reporting from CBS News and Dictionary.com.