Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

skill issue

/ˈskɪl ˌɪʃ(j)u/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.36 in modern English

Syllables: skill is-sue
IPA: /ˈskɪl ˌɪʃ(j)u/

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A lack of skill at a game.

Slang

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see skill, issue (i.e., a skill deficiency in other domains).

intj

Suggesting that a player is merely making excuses for a loss.

Slang

Example Sentences

"—Dude, they nerfed my main and now I can't win any games! —Sounds like a skill issue lol"
"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.""
"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."
"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."
"They have her training new hires pretty heavily, and the rampant skill issues are shaking her faith in the educational system."
"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.""

Etymology

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

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈskɪl ˌɪʃ(j)u/
British English: /ˈskɪl ˌɪsjuː/

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

skill issues (plural)

Phrases

git gud you problem

Frequently Paired Words

diff git gud pisslow mald scrub you problem

Rhymes With

tissue

Questions

How do you pronounce skill issue?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈskɪl ˌɪʃ(j)u/.
What does skill issue mean?: A lack of skill at a game.
Where does skill issue come from?: Literally skill + issue (the issue is related to one's skill); popularized as a general insult around 2020.

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