ragequit

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Meaning · English

The act of quitting an online video game in anger.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Hardison: I don't know what happened. I had 'em and then I just— Nate: Didn't anticipate the ragequit. Hardison: You know gamer terminology? Nate: I know the key to a good game is balancing boredom and frustration. Now the game — the puzzle's too easy, then the mark — the player — gets bored and wal

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 “ragequit” mean?

The act of quitting an online video game in anger.

Is “ragequit” formal or informal?

ragequit is generally slang.