hundred percent
/ˈhʌndrəd pəˈsɛnt/
CommonCompleting every objective, collectible, and achievement in a game for full completion.
Often written as '100%'. Used as a verb ('I hundred-percented it') or a noun ('going for the hundred percent'). The sense of finality when you hit it is a specific kind of satisfaction.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | took me 4 months but I finally hundred-percented Hollow Knight. never again. | Completed the game fully after a long, difficult effort. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | the 100% for this game requires online multiplayer. already checked out. | A full completion requirement the player is not willing to fulfill. | reddit, 2024 |
| 03 | guys I'm at 99% and I cannot find the last collectible. I have been walking around for 2 hours. | One missing item is blocking the final percent of completion. | reddit, 2023 |
| 04 | went in just to try it and now I'm going for the 100. completionist brain is on. | What started as casual play turned into a full completion attempt. | x, 2024 |
Use it when
- Reaching or attempting total completion in a game.
- Describing the goal of doing everything in a game.
- Celebrating total completion after finishing every requirement.
Do not use it when
- You just mean finishing the main story.
- You mean getting one specific achievement.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Came from games that began displaying completion percentages in the 1990s. The term became widespread as open world and achievement-based games made total completion a visible, trackable goal.
- First seen
- 1990s
- Confidence
- medium
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