git gud
Get better, scrub
Git gud is gaming slang for "get good"—a dismissive response to someone complaining about difficulty, telling them to simply improve their skills rather than expect accommodation.
The phrase originated in notoriously difficult games like Dark Souls and spread to mock anyone seeking easier options: Stop whining about the boss fight and git gud.
The deliberately misspelled form emphasizes its taunting, unserious tone.
- skill issueFailure from insufficient ability
- try harderExert greater effort
- improveRaise in quality
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
competence · skill · skill ceiling · sarcasm · trolling · practice · meme · hardcore · proficiency · failure · elitism · gaming · resilience · grit · Dark Souls · trial-and-error · speedrun · scrub
- gamer slangnoob, pwned, lag, nerf, buff
- SoulsborneDark Souls, Dark Souls 3, Elden Ring, bonfire, you died
git gudeasy mode
Lowest difficulty option
accessibility options · inclusive design · beginner-friendly
git gudkeep trying
Continue making attempts
don't give up · encouragement · supportive · compassionate · understanding