What does "Side Quest" mean?

Pronounced SIDE KWEST · W word (positive) · core — still cool

Meaning

A spontaneous detour or small task, from video games.

Example

"Went on a side quest to get boba."

Parent tip

Reframes chores as optional missions with rewards — exactly the RankPop mechanic.

How RankPop uses it

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Updated 2026-09-16. Slang status is refreshed weekly by the RankPop trend tracker.