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

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

But he wouldn’t necessarily shy away from modding Ace Combat 7, which only ever offered a VR mode on PlayStation 4, omitting it from the PC version of the game.

From The Verge • Jul. 1, 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

In the two decades since Heck started modding Xbox controllers for accessibility purposes, a community of controller modders have sprung up.

From The Verge • May 17, 2022