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modder

Syllables: mod·der/ˈmɒdə//ˈmɑdəɹ/

modder noun: often preceded by a descriptive word: one who modifies a mass-manufactured object, especially computer hardware or software, or a motor vehicle. Also the comparative form of mod.

modder: often preceded by a descriptive word: one who modifies a mass-manufactured object, especially...
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Noun

modder (plural modders)

  1. (informal) Often preceded by a descriptive word: one who modifies a mass-manufactured object, especially computer hardware or software, or a motor vehicle.
    • Content creators (or ‘modders’) are individuals who create additional content for computer games. […] The creation of 3D models requires a lot of skill, with modders needing to have knowledge of 3D design software and coding so that the models can function within the game itself.2021 August 11, Chris Howe, “Inspire the March of the ‘Mods’”, in Rail, number 937, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire: Bauer Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, page 62

Also used as

modder is also the comparative form of mod.

Forms of modder

pluralmodders

Origin of modder

From mod (“to modify (an object) from its original condition”) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns).

From mod + -er (suffix forming the comparative forms of adjectives).

Words that rhyme with modder

Questions about modder

What does modder mean?
Modder means often preceded by a descriptive word: one who modifies a mass-manufactured object, especially computer hardware or software, or a motor vehicle.
What part of speech is modder?
Modder is a noun.
How do you pronounce modder?
Modder is pronounced /ˈmɒdə/ (UK).
What is the plural of modder?
The plural of modder is modders.

Words near modder in the dictionary

  1. modchips
  2. modcod
  3. modcods
  4. moddable
  5. modded
  6. modder
  7. modderite
  8. modders
  9. moddest
  10. moddies
  11. modding

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