mod man
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Meaning · English
A person who experiments with and modifies the internals of machinery, electronics, or software that has been mass-produced; a creative mechanic or technician.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I'm a huge mod man here from McMaster University and looking for other mods in the Toronto area
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 “mod man” mean?
A person who experiments with and modifies the internals of machinery, electronics, or software that has been mass-produced; a creative mechanic or technician.
Is “mod man” formal or informal?
mod man is generally slang.