#HISTORY
8 GAMING SLANG TERMS

AFK
slangAway From Keyboard — when a player temporarily steps away from their device during a game.

Buff
slangA game update that makes a character, weapon, or ability stronger.

C9
slangWhen a team wins a fight but forgets to touch the objective, causing them to lose.

Frag
slangA kill or elimination of an enemy player, originating from military slang.

GG
slangGood Game — the universal sign of sportsmanship typed at the end of a match.

Nerf
slangA game update that makes a character, weapon, or ability weaker.

Noob
slangA new or inexperienced player, often used as an insult.

Smurf
slangA highly skilled player using a low-ranked account to dominate beginners.