CultureJuly 13, 2026
ragequit
/ˈreɪdʒˌkwɪt/
Definition
The act of abruptly stopping, quitting, or disengaging from a task or situation in a state of extreme anger or frustration.
Etymology
The word is a portmanteau of 'rage' and 'quit.' It originated in gaming culture to describe a player suddenly disconnecting from a game after becoming angry at losing or being frustrated by opponents.
In the news
In this article, the term describes the intense and heated online debate surrounding a restaurant's pricing controversy, where the owner briefly threatened to remove a popular sandwich from the menu due to frustration with critics.
'It looks like a war.' How a $38 Armenian brisket sandwich ignited debate over culture and cost
Read the full article ↗Los Angeles Times