trainer
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A patch for a video game that applies cheats.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I actually never got a trainer for RCT, but needed one for my brother when I installed it on his computer. He is 10, and is only concerned with making "cool" coasters. I also completed CF before getting trainers.
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 “trainer” mean?
A patch for a video game that applies cheats.
Is “trainer” formal or informal?
trainer is generally slang.