What is the origin of the word 'maxxing'?

'Maxxing' has been named 2026 Word of the Year by Dictionary.com. The term gained popularity on 4chan in mid-2010s before spreading through gaming spaces and "manosphere" forums. It evolved into a suffix for real-life optimisation, notably 'looksmaxxing'. Describing the pursuit of a personal quality or activity to its fullest, the slang eventually entered mainstream culture via Reddit and TikTok.