Twitch

What does twitch mean?

Video game streaming website

Twitch is a video game streaming website. It allows viewers to watch live video streams of a large array of gaming channels featuring different genres.

The site was created in 2011 by Justin.tv and exploded in viewership. The "Twitch" name derives from twitch gameplay, which challenges a gamer's reaction time. It's available as an app on iOS and Android platforms.

Example

OMG, I just wasted 3 hours watching games on twitch
Logo for the popular video game streaming website
Logo for the popular video game streaming website

Related Slang

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StreamerSomeone who regularly broadcasts online
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MLGMajor League Gaming
GSLGlobal StarCraft II League
noobNewbie
pwndOwned
PoggersAmazing
JebaitedDeceived
BrigadingWhen one online community harasses another
Clip chimpA Twitch user who creates out-of-context video clips

Categories

General
Online Gaming
Updated November 11, 2020

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