GAMER TERMS
The independent dictionary for gaming slang and pro terminology. Clear definitions, real origins, and in-game examples for the words gamers actually use — researched from live gaming communities and kept current as the language evolves.
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Squishy
Squishy means a low-health, low-defense target that dies fast.
Wombo Combo
Wombo combo is a chained team combo that wipes the enemy fast.
Turtling
Turtling means hiding behind defenses and waiting attackers out.
Whale
A whale is a player who spends big money on a free-to-play game.
TriHard
TriHard is Twitch's default hype emote: TriHex mid-grin.
Scrim
A scrim is a private practice match between two real teams.
Reverse Sweep
A reverse sweep means winning a series after facing match point.
Prefire
Prefire means shooting a common angle before an enemy even shows.
Roguelike
A roguelike is a run-based game where death wipes your progress.
Min-Max
Min-maxing: cut weak stats, max the ones that carry you.
Metroidvania
A metroidvania is a game where new abilities unlock old paths.
QQ is gaming slang for crying, usually typed to mock sore losers.
catJAM
catJAM is a Twitch emote of a white cat vibing to the beat.
Backseat Gaming
Backseat gaming is unwanted coaching while someone else plays.
Hitscan
Hitscan means a shot lands instantly, no travel time or drop.
BibleThump
BibleThump is a Twitch emote of a crying face for sad moments.
1v1
1v1 means one player versus one player, a straight-up solo duel.
Desync
Desync: your client and the server disagree on what happened.
Soulslike
A punishing action RPG genre inspired by Dark Souls.
Zerg
To overwhelm enemies with sheer numbers instead of strategy.
NT
Short for 'Nice Try,' encouraging teammates after a close round.
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