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verb

mod

mod
verb
1
(informal) To modify something, especially to customize or improve its performance.
"He modded his old laptop with a faster hard drive."
2
To moderate an online forum or community, enforcing its rules.
"She mods the site's biggest subreddit in her spare time."
noun
1
A modification made to a game, device, or piece of software.
"The community-made mod added dozens of new levels to the game."

How to Use Mod

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShort for "modify" or "moderator" — either a tweak/customization, or the person who enforces rules on a forum.

When to use it

Informal; common in gaming and online-community contexts.

Common pairings
game mod forum mod mod a car

Word Forms

modder comparative, modded past tense, mods plural, mods singular, moddest superlative

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