graphics whore
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Meaning · English
A fan of computer graphics who favours good graphics over gameplay.
Register: derogatory, slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
for weeks all you were going on about is that VF3tb isn't arcade perfect, the graphics weren't 100% this, or that.. now you are saying graphics aren't everything. And trust me Marty, you are not talking to some "graphics whore" I've been involved in gaming since the late 70's, and follow it with a p
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “graphics whore” mean?
A fan of computer graphics who favours good graphics over gameplay.
Is “graphics whore” formal or informal?
graphics whore is generally derogatory, slang, vulgar.