savescum

English

Etymology

From save +‎ scum.

Pronunciation

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Verb

savescum (third-person singular simple present savescums, present participle savescumming, simple past and past participle savescummed)

1. (intransitive, video games, often derogatory) To reload the last saved game whenever the player character dies or an unfavorable outcome has been encountered.

Derived terms

• savescummer

Related terms

• startscum

References

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