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

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modding

To celebrate the launch of the show, CD Projekt Red is also launching an Edgerunners-themed update to the game, including a new tool called REDmod that aims to make modding Cyberpunk 2077 an easier experience.

From The Verge ● Sep. 6, 2022

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

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2022

In other VR modding news, the Half-Life 2: VR project is planning to go into public beta this September.

From The Verge ● Aug. 10, 2022

So if you’ve been looking forward to modding your brand new Pixel 6A, you shouldn’t have to wait too much longer.

From The Verge ● Jul. 31, 2022

The current instructions shouldn’t be too unfamiliar to anyone with a decent amount of Linux or modding experience, but I’d imagine they’re pretty intimidating for someone looking to plug and play.

From The Verge ● May 9, 2022

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