modding

American  

[mod-ing] / ˈmɒd ɪŋ /

noun

Informal.

1. an act or instance of modifying something, especially a vehicle or mechanical part.

2. the act of rewriting programming code in a video game in order to change the appearance or performance of the software.

3. the act of modifying computer hardware, especially the physical appearance of the case.

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modding British  

/ ˈmɒdɪŋ /

noun

1. 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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modding

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

In its earliest era, DankPods mostly showcased Nixon’s iPod modding skills.

From The Verge ● Jun. 24, 2022

While Sony has lowered the power consumption of some previous PlayStation models to create slim versions, that’s a little out of reach for DIY and modding.

From The Verge ● Jun. 21, 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