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Mod (subculture)

A British youth subculture of the late 1950s and 1960s known for tailored suits, scooters and soul music.

First in use: the 1950s
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Game mod

A player-made modification to a video game, from new levels and items to total conversions.

First in use: the 1980s

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From London scooters to game patches.

Which meaning of Mod is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Mod (subculture) came first (the 1950s). Game mod arrived in the 1980s. The data below shows which one owns the word now.

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Mod (subculture)

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Duplicate · the 1980s

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