Wombo combo is a chained team combo that wipes the enemy fast.

A scrim is a private practice match between two real teams.

A reverse sweep means winning a series after facing match point.

1v1 means one player versus one player, a straight-up solo duel.

Your hidden matchmaking score that decides your lobby quality.

MOBA = Multiplayer Online Battle Arena: 5v5 lane warfare.

Taunting and banter traded between opponents during competition.

In-game leader: the player calling strategy and shots in a match.

Failing under pressure when victory was right there

Pro teams' intense training period before big tournaments.

A once-great player whose skills have clearly declined.

A one-tap is a single-shot headshot kill — the cleanest way to eliminate someone.

Lasered means getting shot with perfect accuracy — like being hit by a laser beam.

Winning against impossible odds, usually as the last player alive.

An arrogant way to say 'easy win' after dominating a match.

The most effective strategies and tactics currently dominant in competitive play.

A state of frustration that causes poor decisions and worse performance.