graphics whore

9.9

A person who cares most about very good pictures in games or design rather than how they work

noun

Offensive

: [término vulgar para persona obsesionada con los gráficos]

Some critics call him a graphics whore for valuing appearance over gameplay.

Examples

The new console attracted many graphics whores with its stunning visuals.
He's such a graphics whore when it comes to new games.
As a graphics whore, I'm always upgrading my computer to get better visuals.
Many graphics whores ignore gameplay for stunning visuals.
As a graphics whore, I prioritize high-quality visuals over other features in games.
Some critics label him a graphics whore for focusing solely on graphics instead of gameplay.
The new game release appealed to many graphics whores because of its breathtaking graphics.

Antonyms

pragmatist

16 6.9

A person who tries to solve problems in a sensible way and focuses on what works

functionalist

Specialized

1 8.2

A person who believes things should serve a practical purpose

How Obsessed

graphics whore

Offensive

9.9

fancier

15 7.4

prosumer

1 7.4

Surface Forms

graphics whore singular

graphics whores plural

Morphology

graphics + whore

The meaning is a predictable metaphorical extension: 'graphics' (visuals) combined with 'whore' (someone who will do anything for or is obsessed with something) yields a pejorative label for a person obsessed with high-quality graphics. Because this is slang/pejorative and relies on a figurative use of 'whore', it is not fully literal or universally transparent to a B1 learner who may not know that 'whore' can be used as a productive derogatory label.

Etymology

The slang graphics whore mixes graphics (the look and quality of images) with the slang whore, which here means 'someone who will do anything for something'. The picture is of a person who chases the best visuals above everything else, so the phrase means 'someone obsessed with top-quality graphics'.