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

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