modding

American

[mod-ing] / ˈmɒd ɪŋ /

noun

Informal.

an act or instance of modifying something, especially a vehicle or mechanical part.
the act of rewriting programming code in a video game in order to change the appearance or performance of the software.
the act of modifying computer hardware, especially the physical appearance of the case.

modding British

/ ˈmɒdɪŋ /

noun

slang the practice of modifying a production car to alter its appearance or to increase performance

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Etymology

Origin of modding

mod ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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ModDB, another popular modding site, also deleted similar uploads to its site this week.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2022

Image: Reddit The mod represents an impressive technological advancement for the Nier: Automata modding community, which in and of itself makes the entire “hoax” worth it.

From The Verge • Jul. 29, 2022

Others noted that Nier: Automata modding has not progressed to the point that whole sections can be created from scratch.

From The Verge • Jul. 27, 2022

While some will call the enormous power and cooling unit cheating, the entire project is still a fascinating 30-minute journey into the trial and error of modding consoles.

From The Verge • Jun. 21, 2022

But when can I get a liquid-cooled RTX card without modding?

From The Verge • May 24, 2022

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