‘Colesworth’ Named Australian Word of the Year Amid Supermarket Scrutiny

The term highlights public frustration with the perceived duopoly of Coles and Woolworths as cost-of-living concerns rise.

The Australian National Dictionary Centre chose 'Colesworth' as the 2024 Word of the Year, reflecting public discontent with the dominance of Coles and Woolworths.
The term 'Colesworth' is a portmanteau criticizing the perceived lack of competition between the two supermarket giants.
Recent investigations by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission into pricing practices have intensified scrutiny of these supermarkets.
Public sentiment has soured as consumers face rising prices while the supermarkets report significant profits.
Other notable words shortlisted for the year included 'breaking', 'climate trigger', 'ute tax', and 'YIMBY'.