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Gated

Out of touch. Displaying the mentality of someone wealthy who lives outside of normal society in a gated community.
"Oprah says she changes her linens daily. She's so gated. She has staff that changes and launders her bedding. I can't justify the energy, water, and time to wash my sheets every single day.
by DrRemulak1969 August 22, 2023
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Gated

When parents have an enjoyable catch-up (often involving alcohol) in a playground that is contained, allowing parents to relax as children are confided in a controlled space.
Guys, shall we catchup today for a gated hangout?
by Raddad88 November 23, 2024
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Gatrde

It's a severe condition where your dog has 3 legs
Dude! I adopted this dog and he was born with Gatrde!
by lexxthemcgod December 2, 2023
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Gated

(Tactical/Combat): The act of containing a target by cutting off their space or escape routes. The opposite of stalking (which is following from behind); gating is shutting down the perimeter from the front or sides. In boxing, this is used when a fighter denies their opponent space, forcing them into the ropes.

(Security/Law Enforcement): An indirect command used to indicate that a specific position is physically blocked by authority. To say "This position is gated" means "I am the structure/barrier, and you cannot pass without identification.
Boxing Coach: "Don't just chase him, keep him gated in the corner!"

Security Officer: "Stand back, sir. This position is gated.
by R4PTUR3 LTD December 25, 2025
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Ability-Gated Exploration Platformer

An ability-gated exploration platformer (AGEP) is a genre term for a video game that is heavily based around exploration and non-linearity, with certain areas generally inaccessible without upgrades or new unlockable abilities.

The game space is often open-world or semi-open, and involves encountering obstacles that the player cannot usually overcome without later backtracking. This is the generic term for the genre more popularly known as "Metroidvania" or "Zeldavania."
I'm working on a new game. It's an ability-gated exploration platformer inspired by Dead Cells and Guacamelee!
by ShadowDx64 November 5, 2024
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skill-gated

Skill-gated is any type of game that becomes too hard to play, because of the "skill level" needed to maintain a level of positivity and fun. When players get too good, it forces you to either try and match their skill level or give up playing the game.
Call of Duty has become mainly skill-gated, because of the amount of good players.

I dont think I want to play Fortnite, its too skill-gated.

(insert game name) has become skill-gated.

This is skill-gated.
by BananaJo33 December 4, 2023
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Ass Gated

When anxiety hits you so hard that your butthole clenches up like it’s trying to hold on for dear life. It’s that physical reaction that kicks in when you’re stressed out or facing something scary.
1. I was so ass gated when the teacher took few seconds extra before announcing my marks.

2. He got ass gated the moment he saw his crush.

3. I was so ass gated during the presentation that I could barely read the notes.
by SuprWhoppr July 3, 2025
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