rage quits

Angrily abandons game

Rage quits refers to abruptly abandoning a video game or online activity out of frustration or anger, typically after losing or performing poorly.

The term has spread beyond gaming to describe any impulsive exit from a frustrating situation: He rage quits every time he loses at chess.

The singular rage quit functions as both noun and verb.

Related

frustration · anger · irritation · tilt · abandon · board games · toxic player · meme culture · defeats · workplace conflicts · shame · sore loser · bad sport · impulsivity · burnout · interruptions · leave · annoyance

Opposites
emotional response to losing/failure

rage quitsgood sportsmanship

Honorable conduct in competition

takes the L · GG · good game · emotional maturity · equanimity

persistence and resilience

rage quitsperseveres

Continues despite difficulty

powers through · never gives up · soldiers on · pushes through · doubles down

manner of exit

rage quitsgraceful exit

Dignified way to leave

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG