hard carry
To hard carry is to win a team game almost single-handedly, doing far more than your teammates. A player who…
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Gaming
meta
In gaming, the meta is whatever strategy, character, weapon or build is currently the most effective, and therefore the most…
Beginner
pog
Pog is a hype word from Twitch chat. It means something exciting just happened, roughly “let’s go!” or “no way!”…
Intermediate
smurf
A smurf is an experienced player who uses a new or low-ranked account to play against beginners. Smurfing lets them…
Intermediate
side quest
A side quest is a detour from your main plans, usually an unplanned errand, a random adventure or a small…
Beginner
GG
GG stands for “good game.” Players type it at the end of a match to show good sportsmanship, win or…
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clip it
“Clip it” (or “clip that”) is what streamers and their chat say when something funny, impressive or embarrassing just happened…
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lawful evil
Following rules while serving selfish or harmful ends.
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camping
Camping means staying in one spot in a game, often a hidden or powerful position, and waiting for opponents to…
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rekt
Rekt is a misspelling of “wrecked,” meaning badly beaten, destroyed or embarrassed. “Get rekt” is a classic gamer taunt after…
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god mode
State of invincibility or unlimited ability.
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main quest
In video games, the main quest is the central storyline you have to finish to beat the game. In everyday…
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