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