mod
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmɔd// UK //mˈɒd// mod
n. someone who manages an online group or forum to make sure people follow the rules. It is a short way of saying 'moderator'.
n. a person responsible for supervising and managing an online community, forum, or social media platform. A clipped form of 'moderator' used primarily in digital contexts.
The mod deleted the rude comment from the chat.
If you keep breaking the rules, a mod will eventually ban you from the server.
Volunteer mods often spend hours reviewing flagged content to maintain a civil environment within the subreddit, despite receiving little formal recognition for their efforts.
Usage
Commonly used in internet slang and gaming communities; often capitalised as 'Mod' when referring to a specific person's title.