1. As a noun, short for “modification,” indicating a change from the factory state of an item.
2. As a verb, to change an item from its factory state.
3. Short for “modulation,” as in “mod wheel.”
4. Hip, cool, contemporary, trendy (a popular adjective in the ’60s).
5. In 1960s Britain, a member of a subculture known for stylish dress, an affinity for motor scooters, and certain types of pop music. (Probably short for “modernist.”)
6. Short for “moderator,” one who manages and oversees an online forum.
7. A computer file format used for music and audio files, originally designed for use with Amiga computers.
8. A recording format for digital camcorders.
9. Acronym for “minimum object distance,” the closest distance at which a given optical lens will focus on an item.
10. Acronym for “ministry of defense.”
11. A Gaelic art, music, and culture festival.
