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skill issue en · INTJ

Pronunciation

• /ˈskɪl ˌɪʃ(j)u/ (General-American)
• /-ˌɪʃ(j)uː/ (Received-Pronunciation)
• (US) audio
• /ˈskɪl ˌɪsjuː/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

Literally skill + issue (the issue is related to one's skill); popularized as a general insult around 2020.

Meanings

1. (ironic, slang, sometimes) Suggesting that a player is merely making excuses for a loss.
   • Those players who have ever taken to TikTok to complain about bugs and gameplay issues in a game will often be met with the reply "Skill Issue." 2022 November 11, Rebecca Smith, “What Does 'Skill Issue' Mean on TikTok and in Gaming?”, in GameRevolution, archived from the original on 28 Nov 2022:

Relateds

mald · pisslow · you problem · scrub · git gud · diff

skill issue en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈskɪl ˌɪʃ(j)u/ (General-American)
• /-ˌɪʃ(j)uː/ (Received-Pronunciation)
• (US) audio
• /ˈskɪl ˌɪsjuː/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

Literally skill + issue (the issue is related to one's skill); popularized as a general insult around 2020.

Meanings

1. (ironic, slang, sometimes) A lack of skill at a game.
   • —Dude, they nerfed my main and now I can't win any games! —Sounds like a skill issue lol
   • Well, after playing it myself, I have to say that it is a lot of fun to play as long as you can manage to stay alive long enough to enjoy it! Let me be the first to say, this is a 'skill issue' of course, but ultimately, I just thought my zombies would be stronger. 2022 December 27, Dean Clark, “THE UNLIVING First Impression: Feeling Weak Behind My Forces”, in GameTyrant, archived from the original on 27 Dec 2022:
   • The game's Reddit forum is swamped with posts about how difficult it is to win a match. Some users may state that this is a 'skill issue.' However, seeing so many players complain about their skill mismatch and inability to win a single match is somewhat concerning. 2023 January 2, Matthew Wilkins, “Is Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 the sweatiest season ever?”, in Sportskeeda, archived from the original on 04 Jan 2023:
   • Perhaps regarded as one of her funniest lines, she can taunt the enemy after eliminating them by saying, "Wow, cringe," in a fittingly condescending tone. Some other voice lines include, "It's a skill issue," "Enjoy that killcam," "Now they're just feeding," and "Outplayed." 2022 October 21, Joanna Koziol, “D.Va Is Overwatch 2's Most Toxic Character”, in Screen Rant, archived from the original on 04 Nov 2022:
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see skill, issue (i.e., a skill deficiency in other domains).
   • They have her training new hires pretty heavily, and the rampant skill issues are shaking her faith in the educational system.

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