skill issue

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈskɪl ˌɪsjuː/, /-ˌɪʃ(j)uː/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈskɪl ˌɪʃ(j)u/
  • Rhymes: -ɪsjuː, -ɪʃjuː, -ɪʃuː
  • Hyphenation: skill is‧sue
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

skill issue (plural skill issues)

  1. (video games, slang, sometimes ironic) A lack of skill at a game.
    —Dude, they nerfed my main and now I can't win any games! —Sounds like a skill issue lol
    • 2022 October 21, Joanna Koziol, “D.Va Is Overwatch 2's Most Toxic Character”, in Screen Rant‎[1], archived from the original on 4 November 2022:
      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."
    • 2022 December 27, Dean Clark, “THE UNLIVING First Impression: Feeling Weak Behind My Forces”, in GameTyrant‎[2], archived from the original on 27 December 2022:
      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.
    • 2023 January 2, Matthew Wilkins, “Is Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 the sweatiest season ever?”, in Sportskeeda‎[3], archived from the original on 4 January 2023:
      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.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see skill,‎ issue (i.e., a skill deficiency in other domains).
    They have her training new hires pretty heavily, and the rampant skill issues are shaking her faith in the educational system.

Interjection

skill issue

  1. (slang, video games, sometimes ironic) Suggesting that a player is merely making excuses for a loss.
    • 2022 November 11, Rebecca Smith, “What Does 'Skill Issue' Mean on TikTok and in Gaming?”, in GameRevolution‎[4], archived from the original on 28 November 2022:
      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."

See also

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