Mod — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun verb abbreviation /ˈmäd/

Meaning & Definition of Mod

Mod (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or being the characteristic style of 1960s British youth culture
  2. hip, trendy

Mod (noun)

  1. a modification made to something usually by its owner or user in order to change its appearance or function; specifically, a modification made to a software application (such as a video game) by a user in order to change the way the application looks or functions
  2. the moderator of an online forum, chat room, or group
  3. one who wears mod clothes

Mod (verb)

  1. to modify (something) from its original state in order to change its appearance or function; especially, to modify (a software application, such as a video game)

Mod (abbreviation)

  1. moderate
  2. modification; modified
  3. modulo; modulus

Mod (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles

    "the young artist's converted loft is decorated in a self-consciously mod style"

    similar: contemporary, current, designer, hot, modern, modernistic, new, new age, new-fashioned, newfangled, present-day, red-hot, space-age, state-of-the-art, ultramodern, up-to-date, up-to-the-minute
    related: fashionable, happening, in, modish, nouvelle, now, stylish, last, latest, modernized, updated, futuristic, high-tech, latter-day, recent
    opposite: antiquated, archaic, dated, fusty, musty, oldfangled, old-fashioned, old-time, out-of-date, passé
    near: anachronistic, aged, age-old, ancient, antediluvian, hoary, old, venerable, bygone, former, late, olden, past, antique, historic, historical, retro, retrograde, kaput, obsolete, outmoded, outworn, unmodernized, old-world, discarded, disused, moth-eaten, forgotten, remote, ageless, dateless, timeless

  2. keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment

    "a chichi boutique for mod dressers with deep pockets"

    similar: au courant, cool (slang), def (slang), downtown, groovy, hep, hip, in, now, trendy, turned-on, with-it
    related: à la mode, chic, fashionable, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, voguish
    opposite: out, uncool, unhip, untrendy
    near: geeky, nerdish, nerdy, dowdy, styleless, unfashionable, unstylish

Related Entry: Mod con (noun)

Mod con is a different word from Mod. The synonyms below are for mod con, not for mod.

  1. something that adds to one's ease of living

    "bedrooms at the English country inn are filled with 18th-century charm, while the bathrooms have all the mod cons that 21st-century tourists demand"

    similar: accommodation, amenity, comfort, convenience, creature comfort, luxury, nicety
    related: bonus, extra, benefit, help, service, anodyne, solace, delight, indulgence, joy, pleasure
    opposite: burden, millstone, weight

Related Entry: Mod cons (noun)

Mod cons is a different word from Mod. The synonyms below are for mod cons, not for mod.

  1. something that adds to one's ease of living

    "bedrooms at the English country inn are filled with 18th-century charm, while the bathrooms have all the mod cons that 21st-century tourists demand"

    similar: accommodations, amenities, comforts, conveniences, creature comforts, luxuries, niceties
    related: bonuses, extras, benefits, help, services, anodynes, solaces, delights, indulgences, joys, pleasures
    opposite: burdens, millstones, weights

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mod

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mod:

Slang: cool, def
contemporary, current, designer, hot, modern, modernistic, new, new age, new-fashioned, newfangled, present-day, red-hot, space-age, state-of-the-art, ultramodern, up-to-date, up-to-the-minute, au courant, downtown, groovy, hep, hip, in, now, trendy, turned-on, with-it

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mod

Words with the opposite meaning of Mod:

antiquated, archaic, dated, fusty, musty, oldfangled, old-fashioned, old-time, out-of-date, passé, out, uncool, unhip, untrendy

Related Words for Mod

fashionable, happening, modish, nouvelle, stylish, last, latest, modernized, updated, futuristic, high-tech, latter-day, recent, à la mode, chic, sharp, smart, snappy, voguish

Near Antonyms of Mod

anachronistic, aged, age-old, ancient, antediluvian, hoary, old, venerable, bygone, former, late, olden, past, antique, historic, historical, retro, retrograde, kaput, obsolete, outmoded, outworn, unmodernized, old-world, discarded, disused, moth-eaten, forgotten, remote, ageless

Word Forms of Mod

Inflections: mods, modded, modding

Derived words: modder (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Mod

short for modern

First known use: 1964

Words & Phrases Containing Mod

mod con

Frequently Asked Questions about Mod

What does "Mod" mean?

"Mod" means of, relating to, or being the characteristic style of 1960s British youth culture. As an an adjective, a noun, a verb and an abbreviation, it is defined as: of, relating to, or being the characteristic style of 1960s British youth culture. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mod"?

Other words for "Mod" include contemporary, current, designer, hot, modern, modernistic, new and new age. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mod" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mod"?

There are 48 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mod". Common alternatives include contemporary, current, designer, hot, modern, modernistic, new, new age, new-fashioned and newfangled.

What is the opposite of "Mod"?

Antonyms of "Mod" include antiquated, archaic, dated, fusty, musty, oldfangled, old-fashioned and old-time. Near antonyms include anachronistic, aged, age-old and ancient.

How do you use "Mod" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mod" in a sentence: "the young artist's converted loft is decorated in a self-consciously mod style"; "a chichi boutique for mod dressers with deep pockets".

Is "Mod" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mod" can be used as an adjective, a noun, a verb and an abbreviation, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Mod"?

"Mod" is pronounced /ˈmäd/.

What is the origin of the word "Mod"?

"Mod" comes from short for modern. First known use: 1964.