mod
mod Lexical Profile
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• noun
A modification or alteration made to a piece of hardware, a vehicle, or a video game, often created by enthusiasts or players to add new features.
"She installed a community-made mod that improved the game's graphics and weather effects."
A moderator of an online forum, chat room, or social media community who enforces rules and oversees discussions.
"One of the forum mods locked the thread after the discussion became off-topic."
British A member of a British youth subculture of the early 1960s known for smart, tailored clothing, riding motor scooters, and listening to soul, ska, and rhythm and blues music.
"In the 1960s, mods frequently gathered at seaside resorts across southern England."
• verb
To modify or customize hardware, software, or a video game in order to alter its appearance or functionality.
"Enthusiasts often mod their computer cases with custom cooling systems and LED lighting."
To act as a moderator for an online forum, chat channel, or community.
"He volunteered to mod the live chat during the charity broadcast."
• adjective
Modern, fashionable, or bold in style, especially characteristic of 1960s British youth culture.
"The boutique specializes in vintage mod dresses with bold geometric patterns."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 20th century as an independent clipping of several longer English words: 'modernist' (1950s–60s British youth subculture), 'modification' (computing and engineering), 'moderator' (internet forums), and 'modulo' (mathematics).