review bomb

American  

[ri-vyoo bom] / rɪˈvju ˌbɒm /

verb (used with object)

Digital Technology.

1. to manipulate an online rating system with a semiorganized campaign of unfavorable user reviews, often as a general statement of disapproval for a creator, a publisher, or other business, rather than a genuine opinion about a specific product or experience.

   The game was review bombed by angry players after the publisher blocked fan-created content.

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Other Word Forms

• review bomber
  noun

Etymology

Origin of review bomb

First recorded in 2015–20

Example Sentences

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review bomb

Confused podcast listeners helpfully review bomb Apple Podcasts You might recall people pointing out months ago that Apple Podcasts maintained an abysmally low app rating.

From The Verge ● Nov. 23, 2021