Online Gaming Slang

In multiplayer games, every second counts. Messaging shorthand is a critical tool for communicating with other players during gameplay. Below is a list of slang terms used in online gaming that will help you communicate faster and, most importantly, avoid being a n00b.

You can also view specific terminology used in World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Hearthstone, Dota 2, StarCraft II, Call of Duty, and Minecraft.

Slang Term Meaning Votes
GGGood game
SMPSurvival Multiplayer
IRLIn real life
NoobNewbie
IDKI don't know
NPNo problem
AFKAway from keyboard
TTYLTalk to you later
StackThe full amount of held items
TYThank you
modModification
susSuspicious
WTFWhat the f***
Vanilla MinecraftUnmodified Minecraft
OMGOh my gosh
IKI know
tpTeleport
CoDCall of Duty
VRVirtual reality
xpExperience
OPOverpowered
WPWell played
YWhy
PCPersonal computer
lvlLevel
wutWhat
DPSDamage per second
PvPPlayer versus player
GLHFGood luck have fun
AimbotAutomatic aiming bot
FailFailure
YWYou're welcome
PotPotion
FacepalmTo place your palm on your face in embarrassment
HUDHeads up display
haxHacks
NerfWeaken
WhoaExpression of surprise
BuffStrengthen
BiomeMinecraft region
GriefingIrritating other players
pickPickaxe
PS4PlayStation 4
ScrubLoser
KKOK
RektWrecked
TwitchVideo game streaming website
Mid gameMiddle phase of a game
mcMinecraft
GG no reGood game, no rematch
RNGRandom number generator
MobMinecraft creature
ATMAt the moment
G2GGot to go
FPSFirst-person shooter
HPHit points
HPHealth points
NotchMinecraft creator
MMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game
ADAttack damage
GLGood luck
FFSFor f***'s sake
Dog waterWorthless
LoLLeague of Legends
ADCAttack damage carry
n00bA new or inexperienced user
MainMain character
LANLocal Area Network
rpRoleplay
FFAFree for all
Easter eggA hidden message
YeetTo throw something out of rage
GlitchingMalfunctioning video game
GrindingPerforming repetitive tasks to level up
KappaSarcasm
NPCNon-player character
1337Leet
CampingStaying in one spot
akAK-47
SOSSave our souls
NSNo s***
gratsCongratulations
TrollingPosting offensive comments
GamerA video game player
360-noscope360 no scope
COCClash of Clans
AIArtificial intelligence
FTWFor the win
KitingMoving while avoiding attack
CreeperHostile mob
ARAMAll random all mid
JunglingKilling neutral monsters in the jungle
KDAKills Deaths Assists
TYVMThank you very much
SpleefMinecraft multiplayer game
GL HFGood luck have fun
DnDDungeons & Dragons
KSKill steal
ADSAiming down sight
deagleDesert Eagle
2M2HToo much to handle
OOMOut of mana
GTAGrand Theft Auto
MTGMagic: The Gathering
l8rLater
NTNice try
WoWWorld of Warcraft
NukeAn ability that deals a lot of damage
cdCooldown
OICOh, I see
KDRKill death ratio
RagequitTo angrily quit a game
AOEArea of effect
modModerator
TurtlingPlaying defensively
ASAttack speed
RPGRole-playing game
PoggersAmazing
vsVersus
BFBig freaking sword
Tower divingAttacking an opposing player under his tower
TDMTeam deathmatch
RLReal life
BKBack
BFGBig Freakin' Gun
CamperA player who doesn't move
CYOACover your own a**
CTFCapture the flag
TryhardA person who cares too much about winning
SpeedrunAn attempt to play through a video game as fast as possible
DittoSame
LFLooking for
suxSucks
InstalockQuickly lock in your character selection
DMDeathmatch
HSHeadshot
GrieferAn irritating player
ChungusA cute, chunky creature
DomedHeadshotted
WhaWhat
SSPSurvival Single Player
ammoAmmunition
DebuffWeakening effect
sfxSpecial effects
SOBSon of a b****
WBWelcome back
PigA Minecraft mob
critCritical Strike
dlDownload
PKPlayer kill
EsportsElectronic sports
ptsPoints
IGNIn-game name
MLGMajor League Gaming
d/cDisconnected
pwnedOwned
WoahExpression of surprise
2EZToo easy
NSNice shot
APAbility power
AYFKMAre you freaking kidding me
w00tJoy and excitement
StreamerSomeone who regularly broadcasts online
BGBad game
dmgDamage
ltrLater
CCCrowd control
Self-reportReporting your own kill
GGsGood games
aaAutoattack
SoHSlight of Hand
SkellyA Minecraft Skeleton
RdyReady
SquidwardVillager
ChampionLeague of Legends player-controlled character
PSPlayStation
ultUltimate ability
matsMaterials
ARAssault rifle
BMBad mannered
hi5High five
SubsSubscribers
FNFFriday Night Funkin'
dcDisconnect
GMGame master
newbNewbie
SquishyLow base health or defense
BSTSBetter safe than sorry
WWin
DiscoDiscord
WTSWant to sell
OSTOriginal soundtrack
cdrCooldown reduction
altAlternate character
GBGuild bank
KIAKilled in action
DingLevel up
JebaitedDeceived
S-tierTop rank
GankingLaunching a surprise attack
CowMinecraft mob
PBEPublic beta environment
Get oofedGet wrecked
TKTeam kill
invInvite
ZvTZerg versus Terran
pwnTo dominate
ClutchAbility to perform under pressure
CarriesMOBA players that carry their team
SC2StarCraft 2
GGAGood game all
TOSTerms of service
^5High five
WYBWatch your back
SUShut up
IncIncoming
LFGLooking for group
ObbyObstacle course
GogoGo now
AMPAdventure Multiplayer
LeechFreeloader
FUBARFouled up beyond all recognition
SYIHSee you in hell
PBPersonal best
TorchTo beat someone in competition
QFirst champion ability
2.5DGame that is halfway between 2D and 3D
PPPause please
BoostingUnfair level boosting
BoomkinMoonkin druid
mobMonster
SpeedrunnerA gamer who plays through a video game as fast as possible
FMJFull metal jacket
TriggeredAngry
N64Nintendo 64
nukeNuclear missile
Dunk onMake fun of
MMOMassively multiplayer online
GFGGood friggin' game
25mTwenty-five man
MCYTMinecraft YouTuber
shudShould
ChickenMinecraft mob
SupportChampion who plays on the bottom lane
POWPrisoner of war
TiltedAggravated
NetherrackNether block
TwinkPowerful low-level character
UYUp yours
IBFInternet best friend
Pwn3dOwned
LCSLeague Championship Series
AggroAggressive
cataCataclysm
APAttack power
ACArmor class
MCPEMinecraft Pocket Edition
MaldMad and bald
repReputation
UberExcellent
CCGCollectible card game
TFTwisted Fate
comboCombination
procProgrammed random occurrence
BO5Best of five
HFHave fun
BossMain bad character
PeelTo protect a champion
KEKWLaughter
pwndOwned
GTFOGet the f*** out
EnchanterA champion that helps increase the effectiveness of allies
kgoOk, go
WTFFWhat the f***ing f***
MarinatingGaining a Crewmate's trust and then killing them
FarmTo gather supplies
50/50Simultaneously killing an accuser and their accused
BBIABBe back in a bit
GALGet a life
GJGood job
HCGHardcore Gamer
LFMLooking for more
YRLYou are lame
DGADon't go anywhere
AHAuction house
PeelingProtecting a champion
MOBAMultiplayer online battle arena
S2USame to you
BeastAn awesome person
PS3PlayStation 3
W8Wait
KMMFAKiss my motherf***ing a**
CGComputer Graphics
OMDBOver my dead body
WTBHWhat the bloody hell
BO3Best of three
LGSLocal game store
gratzCongratulations
U mad broAre you mad?
brezBattle resurrection
Throw the gameLose the game on purpose
RushTo quickly attack and cause damage
ezpzEasy peasy
Late gameLater stages of a game
CMPCreative Multiplayer
BCBe cool
TurtleA gamer who plays defensively
ulUpload
OTPOn the phone
TRSThat really sucks
POCPiece of crap
OwnerPlayer that controls the minion
D&DDungeons and Dragons
ULPPUnluckiest person on the planet
MTMistype
EloElo rating system
KOSKill on sight
INTIntelligence
Never luckyNo luck while playing a game
Boss runA series of bosses in a row
GasGreat
PvZPlants vs. Zombies
FlamingAngering other Internet users
DotADefense of the Ancients
BabysitTo assist a champion in getting more powerful
GhostingObserving an opponent's gameplay
Early gameBeginning phase of a game
KekeKorean laugh
ughDisappointed
BBLBe back later
ownageCompletely owned
brBathroom
L2PLearn to play
RaidTo send viewers to another streamer's stream
HMHard mode
HTHi there
F2PFree-to-play
nubNewbie
OneshotBeat in one attempt
SadgeSad
TvTTerran versus Terran
CCCommand Center
atsAttack speed
TCGTrading card game
SWTORStar Wars: The Old Republic
HMPHardcore Multiplayer
POGPlay of the game
blizzBlizzard
SpeedlingZergling with Metabolic Boost
Take my energyGood luck
PubstompTo annihilate an uncoordinated opposing team
MooshroomMinecraft mob
w84mWait for me
ESADEat s*** and die
TopdeckTo draw from your deck
DivingVenturing far into enemy territory
PvCPlayer versus computer
DonoDonation
charCharacter
gmGrandmaster
Last hittingStriking the final hit on a creep
Chip damageDamage inflicted on a blocking opponent
STRStrength
GSGilvaSunner
DMDungeon Master
NESNintendo Entertainment System
FarmedRepetitively killed or gathered
GMGood move
MSMovement speed
WootWoohoo!
WASWait a second
HANHow about now?
LootTreasure
BF2Battlefield 2
DeceDecent
WTTWant to trade
HPSHeals per second
LoSLine of sight
HaxTo encounter bad luck
IAPIn-app purchase
Mic upVoice chat with me
ITRWIn the real world
WewtWoot
BlingBaneling
GosuHighly skilled
RaxBarracks
TvZTerran versus Zerg
PvTProtoss versus Terran
DQDisqualify
Sussy bakaSuspicious fool
NDSNintendo DS
Beast modeDominating gameplay
LFKLet's freaking Kompete
pwntOwned
BAMFBad a** mother f*****
HYEHave you ever
DEXDexterity
Base raceSimultaneous attacks on enemy bases
wspWhisper
DOTDamage over time
PCPlayer character
MDPSMelee damage per second
RTSReal-time strategy
APMActions per minute
IGLIn-game leader
FogUnseen areas of a League of Legends map
ovieOverlord
imbaImbalanced
FOCFree of charge
ModderA person who creates mods
AceSolo winner
d20A twenty-sided die
jcJewelcrafter
PUBGPlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
KEKLCackling laughter
xblXbox Live
BioballGroup of Terran biological units
MobMobile video game character
DTDark Templar
NaturalNatural expansion
chargelotCharge Zealot
TvPTerran versus Protoss
MinionGame creature
TossProtoss
fragPlayer kill
LingZergling
LethalA game-ending amount of damage
GGPGotta go pee
Dump statAn ability that an RPG player doesn't prioritize
epmEffective actions per minute
noobletYoung newbie
botBottom lane
BoomstickShotgun
IMInstant message
RoboRobotics Facility
ARTSAction real-time strategy
TFBToo freakin' bad
Y/RYeah, right
WCGWorld Cyber Games
Board clearMove that clears the opponent's board of minions
HOMMHeroes of Might and Magic
CSCreep score
CreepA basic unit
InitiatorA DOTA hero that starts a team fight
FeedTo repeatedly get killed by enemy champions
MOHMedal of Honor
JunglerA jungle killing player
FTEWFor the epic win
CHACharisma
topTop lane
DenyingKilling your own creeps to prevent your enemy from killing them
LOTVLegacy of the Void
BossAwesome person
AONAll or nothing
SWYPSo what's your problem
irlA real-life person
OHKOOne-hit knockout
Scratch damageDamage delivered to a blocking opponent
EffinF***ing
ChoobSkilled player who intentionally plays badly
MacroEconomy management skill
CGClose game
BioBiological units
TeemoThe swift scout
Clip chimpA Twitch user who creates out-of-context video clips
ButterGold
KekLaughing out loud
Aggro deckAggressive card deck
WPTWorld Poker Tour
DONDouble or nothing
D3Diablo III
GMGood match
Rush downTo play aggressively to defeat an opponent
SM64Super Mario 64
NHNice hand
FGSQTCFor gosh's sake quit the crap
DFLDead freaking last
LF1MLooking for one more
NetdeckerA player who looks up decks online
spdSpinning piledriver
ChippingAttacking a blocking opponent
HLHalf-Life
StickyA plasma grenade that sticks to objects
MCMind Control
NVENot very effective
LUPPLuckiest person on the planet
CGCoconut gun
Rush deckAggressive card deck
LarperLive action role-player
lulzLOL
STTSingle table tournament
OOCOut of character
FTLFor the loss
WOTLKWrath of the Lich King
FFFocus fire
MicroUnit micromanagement skill
TPThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
FA Twitch stream has accidentally disconnected
XBXbox
BeamedHaving limited edition items stolen

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