deathmatch

noun
/ˈdɛθ.mæt͡ʃ/

Etymology

From death + match.

  1. derived from *mag- — “to knead, work
  2. derived from *makô
  3. inherited from *makkjō
  4. inherited from mæċċa
  5. inherited from macche
  6. formed as deathmatch — “death + match

Definitions

  1. A competitive mode found in first-person shooter games in which competitors attempt to…

    A competitive mode found in first-person shooter games in which competitors attempt to assassinate one another.

    • There are only eight levels but the varied game modes (including time attacks, survivals, team deathmatches, hunts, and sieges) in both single and multi-player keeps things interesting.
    • The player continued to describe their own experience with deathmatch, explaining sometimes it takes several minutes for the deathmatch to load — meaning by the time they spawn, the game is almost over.
  2. To compete against in a deathmatch.

    • Doom video game (id Software, 1993): message shown when quitting If I were your boss, I'd deathmatch ya in a minute!
  3. To take part in deathmatch gaming.

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