rage-quit
/ˈreɪdʒ kwɪt/ IELTSAcademic
verb
To leave a game, activity, or online discussion suddenly because you are very angry or frustrated.
- He rage-quit after losing three rounds.
- Don't rage-quit just because the match is hard.
- She rage-quit the chat and turned off her phone.
noun
A sudden angry exit from a game, task, or conversation.
- His rage-quit surprised the whole team.
- That was a classic rage-quit.
- We all laughed at her rage-quit.
Adinary Nuance
Rage-quit is stronger than simply quit or leave. It suggests anger, frustration, and a sudden exit. It is usually used for games, online chats, or tasks, not formal situations. For a calmer choice, people may say give up, log off, or step away.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- bỏ cuộc vì tức giận
- Spanish
- salirse enfadado
- Chinese
- 愤怒退出
- Japanese
- 怒ってやめる
- Korean
- 화를 내며 그만두다
Etymology
Rage-quit is a modern English internet word from rage plus quit. It became common in gaming communities in the 2000s.
Common phrases
rage-quit a gamerage-quit the chata rage-quit moment
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is rage-quit formal or informal?
- It is informal. People use it in gaming, online chats, and casual speech.
- What's the difference between rage-quit and quit?
- Quit is neutral. Rage-quit means you quit suddenly because you are angry.
- Can I use rage-quit in business writing?
- Usually no. It sounds too casual and emotional for business writing.