Definition of «bricked»

"Bricked" is a slang term used to describe a piece of electronic hardware or software that has become completely non-functional and unresponsive. When a game or a device is described as being in this state, it implies that it is as useful as a literal brick because it cannot be fixed through standard means. In a gaming context, users might use the term hyperbolically to describe a game that won't launch or a save file that has become corrupted. It carries a tone of extreme frustration, as it usually signifies a total loss of utility for the item in question.