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ConnectWord · Ages 11-25 · In use

mald

To get extremely angry, usually over losing a game. A mix of mad and bald, as in so mad you're losing your hair.

Lost one round and he's already malding.

For parents and educators

Teasing, not serious. A kid who is often really malding over games may need help with frustration or a break.

Where it came from

Came out of a Twitch streamer's chat around 2019.

Also heard as

malding, malded, maldy

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