Chat SlangGaming slang
Words players use in online games and streams.
Gamers invented a large share of internet slang. Many of these words are used in chat during matches and in videos. They have one thing in common: they are short, because you type them while playing.
If you are new to a game, read the chat before joining in. Each community has its own habits.
GG
Good game; said at the end of a match.
Example: "gg, well played"
AFK
Away from keyboard; the player has left for a while.
Example: "afk, back in two minutes"
Noob
A beginner; can be friendly or insulting.
Example: "I am a noob at this level"
Nerf
To make something weaker in a game update.
Example: "they nerfed the sword"
Buff
To make something stronger in an update.
Example: "the hero got a buff"
OP
Overpowered; too strong to be fair.
Example: "that gun is op"
Lag
Delay caused by a slow connection.
Example: "I died because of lag"
Grind
To repeat the same task to level up.
Example: "weekend grind for points"
Clutch
Winning in a tough moment.
Example: "he made a clutch save"
Tilt
Losing calm and playing badly after a setback.
Example: "I am on tilt"
Smurf
An expert playing on a new account against beginners.
Example: "that player is a smurf"
Camp
To wait in one spot for opponents.
Example: "stop camping at the door"
Respawn
To come back to life in the game.
Example: "wait for the respawn"
Loot
Items you pick up in a game.
Example: "the best loot is in the tower"
Boss
A strong enemy at the end of a level.
Example: "I beat the boss"
Rage quit
To leave a game in anger.
Example: "he rage quit mid-match"
Co-op
Playing together as a team.
Example: "let us play co-op tonight"
Meta
The strategy most players currently use.
Example: "the meta changed this week"
Squad
Your team.
Example: "squad is ready"
Easy win
A match you won without trouble.
Example: "easy win today"
Questions people ask
Do these words mean the same everywhere?
Mostly, but not always. Slang changes with the group, the app and the year. Use the meaning here as the usual one and check with the context.
Why is a word not listed?
We list words that are common and not mainly abusive. Tell us on the contact page if you want one added.