achievement whore
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A person who plays video games for the primary purpose of unlocking achievements.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “achievement whore” mean?
A person who plays video games for the primary purpose of unlocking achievements.
Is “achievement whore” formal or informal?
achievement whore is generally slang.