ragequits

Leaves in frustration

Ragequits is the plural of ragequit—abruptly abandoning a video game or online activity out of intense frustration, typically after losing or being outplayed.

The term has spread beyond gaming to describe any angry departure: She ragequits every group chat eventually.

The verb ragequit and noun ragequit share the same form.

emotional

frustration

Displeasure from blocked efforts

  • angerIntense hostile emotion
  • meltdownCatastrophic loss of control
  • tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration

outburst · impulse · temper · storming · fury · exasperation · breaking point · snap · losing it · blowup

gaming

disconnect

To break a connection

  • lobbyEntryway or influence-seeking
  • matchGame between opponents
  • serverOne who attends tables

controller · headset · multiplayer · ranked · competitive · leaderboard · ban · cooldown · penalty · teammate

internet

stream

Steady continuous flow

  • chatInformal verbal exchange
  • TwitchVideo game streaming site
  • clipCut or attach

viral · compilation · YouTube · meme · reaction · audience · viewers · donation · troll · griefing

workplace

resignation

Voluntary relinquishment of position

desk · email · boss · meeting · burnout · toxic · fed up · storming out · dramatic exit · last straw

Opposites
response to adversity

ragequitsperseveres

Continues despite difficulty

powers through · soldiers on · pushes through · adapts · doubles down

sportsmanship

ragequitsgood game

Post-competition acknowledgment

shakes hands · takes the L

emotional regulation

ragequitszen mode

Distraction-free mental clarity

deep breath

Family

ragequit, ragequitted, ragequitting

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