Entity: GAME-OVER
GAME-OVER is a term originating from pinball machines and widely used in video games to signify the end of the game due to failure or completion. It has evolved into quasi-slang, often used to describe an event leading to significant harm, injury, bad luck, or failure.
GAME-OVER
Etymology
The term 'GAME-OVER' originated from pinball machines and has been widely adopted in video games to signify the end of gameplay.
Definition
'GAME-OVER' is a message displayed on screen to indicate the end of a game due to failure or successful completion. It has also become colloquially used to describe a situation that will lead to significant harm, injury, bad luck, or failure.
Historical Context
Originally used in gaming, 'GAME-OVER' has transcended its origins and is now commonly used in various contexts to signify the end of something in an unsatisfactory or unsuccessful manner.
Cultural Significance
The phrase 'GAME-OVER' has become ingrained in popular culture, symbolizing the finality of a situation or the inevitability of failure. It is often used humorously or metaphorically to convey a sense of defeat or impending doom.
Related Concepts
- Game Over (Wikipedia)
- Game over (Wiktionary)
- GAME OVER (Cambridge English Dictionary)
- Game-over (YourDictionary)
- Game over (Urban Dictionary)
See Also
A message indicating the end of a game due to failure or successful completion, often used colloquially to describe a situation that will result in significant harm, injury, bad luck, or failure.