stat whore

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Meaning · English

To guide one's actions based on the (usually public) statistical results in which those actions will generate.

Register: slang, vulgar

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 “stat whore” mean?

To guide one's actions based on the (usually public) statistical results in which those actions will generate.

Is “stat whore” formal or informal?

stat whore is generally slang, vulgar.