Definition of mod
(Entry 1 of 5)
: one who wears mod clothes
mod
adjectiveDefinition of mod (Entry 2 of 5)
mod
abbreviationDefinition of mod (Entry 3 of 5)
1
moderate
2
modification; modified
3
modulo; modulus
mod
noun (2)
plural mods
Definition of mod (Entry 4 of 5)
informal
: a modification made to something usually by its owner or user in order to change its appearance or function
a car mod body mods
specifically
: a modification made to a software application (such as a video game) by a user in order to change the way the application looks or functions
The result is a pair of mods … that replace the game's usual science-based victory condition (achieved by launching a spaceship to Earth's nearest star, Alpha Centauri) with one dedicated to building superintelligent AI. — David Kushner
mod
verb
modded; modding; mods
Definition of mod (Entry 5 of 5)
informal
: to modify (something) from its original state in order to change its appearance or function
It is believed the 16-year-old boy, a learner driver, modded the vehicle himself by adding sirens and flashing lights.— Stefan Kostarelis
especially
: to modify (a software application, such as a video game)
The developer believed the cheaters were ruining the experience for everyone else by modding the game to allow them to pull off moves they shouldn't be able to … — Nick Santangelo
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The first known use of mod was in 1943
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