achievement unlocked

interjection

A goal has been accomplished.

“For quotations using this term, see Citations:achievement unlocked.”

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Meanings

interjection
  1. humorousinformalA goal has been accomplished.

    For quotations using this term, see Citations:achievement unlocked.

Origin

Deriving from video gaming, where the phrase is a common in-game notification upon completing an activity for the first time.

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APA

achievement unlocked. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/achievement%20unlocked

MLA

“achievement unlocked.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/achievement%20unlocked. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “achievement unlocked,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/achievement%20unlocked.

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