Standard Lemma guide

modder

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈmɒdə/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • General-American: /ˈmɑdəɹ/
  • General-American: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɒdə(ɹ)

1

adj

Meaning 1

comparative form of mod: more mod

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: comparative, form-of

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Often preceded by a descriptive word: one who modifies a mass-manufactured object, especially computer hardware or software, or a motor vehicle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From mod + -er (suffix forming the comparative forms of adjectives).

From mod (“to modify (an object) from its original condition”) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns).

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: modaaja — one who modifies a mass-manufactured object
  • Finnish: virittäjä — one who modifies a mass-manufactured object
  • French: moddeur — one who modifies a mass-manufactured object
  • French: modeur — one who modifies a mass-manufactured object