Grindslop

A term that could be used for any videogame whose core gameplay loop includes copious amount of resource grinding, to the detriment of the pacing and enjoyment of the rest of the experience. It doesn't necessarily have to be a main aspect of a game, but it has to have enough of a presence within your playthrough that it affects your completion of it, or makes it significantly harder if you choose to opt out, all the while being unfun. Either tedious, repetitive, or a combination of both, it's the kind of shit that makes you groan every time you remember you have to do it.

Helldivers 2 is pure fucking grindslop. You spend hours farming Super Credits, only for the weapons from the warbond you bought to get nerfed a month later.

Metal Gear Solid V would be perfectly paced if you didn't spend hours picking up shrubs, containers and soldiers to get a slightly higher development level and gear, ontop of research having long wait times.

Grindslop by the horrible thing August 19, 2026

grindlepop 

Beautifully juicy pink pimple, ripe for popping.

That grindlepop you are sporting this morning sure is tempting!

grindlepop by The Wendolyne December 20, 2021

Nose to the Grindstone

Apply yourself conscientiously to your work or to work extremely hard

“Emily takes her bar exam next month, so she really has her nose to the grindstone.”

I've only got six weeks before my exams start so I'm trying to keep my nose to the grindstone.

Nose to the Grindstone by prettyreign January 6, 2011

grindstone 

Object of toil. The burden each man carries when he is taking care of his business.

I keep my head to the grindstone during the day to pay for my lady's shoes and the kids' piano lessons.

But at night I leave that grindstone alone, let the kids practice their lessons in their rooms and let my lady, booty to the bed, lift her heels to show me the fruits of my labor.

grindstone by waldojones August 12, 2009

put nose to the grindstone

Working hard for a long period of time.

Melvin couldn't get a date for the prom because he had to put nose to the grindstone on the shooting range to be selected in the military recruitments next year.

put nose to the grindstone by wheelprick May 21, 2016

grindelpass 

A marijuana grinder.

Yo chief, pass me the grindelpass so I can pack the bong.

grindelpass by Captain Bong-o-lot June 17, 2008

grindstoning 

Looking busy at work so you don't have help or talk to any one.

Tim acted like he was busy on the phone. He is grindstoning so he doesn't have to talk to Chris or Brad.

grindstoning by bradderf September 10, 2015