grindy

English

Etymology

grind +‎ -y

Adjective

grindy (comparative more grindy, superlative most grindy)

1. (informal) Resembling or characteristic of grinding.

   a grindy noise

2. (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 […]

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Slovak

Noun

grindy

1. inflection of grinda:
   1. genitive singular
   2. nominative plural
   3. accusative plural