It is a slang term used to describe outshining, outperforming or upstaging someone. I'm told that the term is used 'humorously'... Thus, you could say that I just got mogged by a person who was wearing a classier coat than me. However, it's not just what you wear. It could apply to their physical appearance (e.g., if they are taller, or prettier); how good you are at football or essentially being better than others at basically anything. It's all to do with being highly competitive. Grabbing that precious spotlight, being the 'top dog'.
The word had a 210% increase in its usage over the last twelve months. It's mainly used between members of Generations Z and Alpha - so don't worry if you've never heard the word before.
Two bible verses to consider:
Philippians 2:3–4 (NIV):
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
Romans 12:10 (NIV):
Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.
In other words, instead of fighting to capture the spotlight, we should be striving to be the first to honour and elevate someone else.
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