Filler

What does filler mean?

Unnecessary content

A term that refers to unnecessary content that appears in video games and websites.

In video games, filler is commonly added by developers to lengthen a game so it can be marketed as having a certain amount of gameplay hours. The content does not lend itself to the game narrative therefore it is unnecessary.

Example

I'm wading through filler right now to get to the boss

Related Slang

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GrieferAn irritating player

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Updated October 14, 2015

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