grindy
English
Etymology
Adjective
grindy (comparative more grindy, superlative most grindy)
- (informal) Resembling or characteristic of grinding.
- a grindy noise
- (video games, informal) Involving a lot of repetition in order to progress.
- 2012, Scott Rogers, Swipe This!: The Guide to Great Touchscreen Game Design:
- Beware, as these achievements can feel “grindy” unless there is a worthwhile reward attached.
- 2015, Richard A. Bartle, MMOs from the Inside Out
- Some players seem to think that grindy content has been put in on purpose to pad out play […]