noun Gaming Slang

Side Quest

/saɪd kwɛst/ · noun · slang

An unplanned detour or random adventure that pulls you off your main task — borrowed from video games.

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Definitions

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An unexpected detour or spontaneous mini-adventure that takes you away from what you were supposed to be doing. From gaming, where side quests are optional missions outside the main story.

“Went out for milk and ended up on a three-hour side quest.”
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Can describe a chaotic or random night out.

“The pub crawl turned into a full side quest.”
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3

Frames everyday tangents as fun optional missions in the game of life.

“Helping a stranger find their dog was today's side quest.”
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Side Quest In A Sentence

Left for coffee, ended up on a side quest.
That was an unplanned side quest.
Running errands always becomes a side quest.

Origin & Usage

"Side quest" comes from video games, where it's an optional mission separate from the main storyline. Gen Z adopted it for real-life detours and spontaneous adventures, framing daily life like an RPG.

Variants Main questSide quests
Tags #gaming#gen-z#internet#meme

People Also Ask

What does side quest mean in slang?

A side quest is an unplanned detour or random adventure that pulls you off your main task — borrowed from video games.

Where did side quest come from?

It comes from video games, where side quests are optional missions, and Gen Z applied it to real-life detours.

How is a side quest different from a main quest?

A main quest is your actual goal; a side quest is an optional, often random detour from it.

How do you use side quest in a sentence?

For example: "that became a side quest" — an unplanned adventure.

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