GRINDING

What Does GRINDING Mean in a Text?

GRINDING means Performing Repetitive Tasks in an online gaming context.

GRINDING is a term used in gaming to refer to the act of "Performing Repetitive Tasks" within a game to gain experience points, to progress through the game, or to earn money or other items.

GRINDING requires a big time investment from players and can sometimes be avoided by paying to buy the required items.

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When I write GRINDING, I mean this:

meaning of GRINDING

"Performing Repetitive Tasks"

Summary of Key Points

"Performing Repetitive Tasks" is the most common definition for GRINDING on online gaming forums.
GRINDING
Definition:Performing Repetitive Tasks
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of GRINDING in Sentences

Here is an example of GRINDING being used in an online conversation:
  • Paul: Are you coming over tonight?
  • Jerri: I can't. I'll be GRINDINGthrough this level for the rest of the week.

Example of GRINDING Used in a Text

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