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

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