Lag

What does lag mean?

Slow down of a game due to bad Internet connection

A term that refers to the slow down of content due to a poor Internet connection.

The content is often an online video game. Lag is commonly blamed for losses in matches because the gamer is unable to keep up with the gameplay.

Example

The only reason you won is because of the lag on my end. I want a rematch!

Related Slang

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MMBBGMassively multiplayer browser-based game

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Updated October 28, 2015

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