rage quitting

Angry sudden departure

Rage quitting is abruptly abandoning a video game or competitive activity out of frustration or anger, typically after losing or performing poorly.

The term has spread beyond gaming to describe walking out of any situation in a huff: He rage quit his job after the meeting.

The noun form is rage quit.

Related

irritation · interruption · disconnect · impulsiveness · trolling · griefing · multiplayer · communication breakdown · losing streak · ragequit · table flip · hastiness · sportsmanship · competitive gaming · ranked match · rageful · storm off · bad loser

Categories
Opposites
persistence vs. abandonment

rage quittingpersevering

Maintaining effort despite difficulty

sticking it out · pushing through · doubling down · determination · tenacity

manner of exit

rage quittinggraceful exit

Dignified way to leave

taking the L · shaking hands

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG