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
FailFailure
AimbotAutomatic aiming bot
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
PS4PlayStation 4
pickPickaxe
ScrubLoser
KKOK
RektWrecked
TwitchVideo game streaming website
Mid gameMiddle phase of a game
mcMinecraft
RNGRandom number generator
MobMinecraft creature
GG no reGood game, no rematch
ATMAt the moment
G2GGot to go
FPSFirst-person shooter
HPHit points
HPHealth points
NotchMinecraft creator
MMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game
GLGood luck
ADAttack damage
Dog waterWorthless
YeetTo throw something out of rage
FFSFor f***'s sake
n00bA new or inexperienced user
LoLLeague of Legends
FFAFree for all
MainMain character
LANLocal Area Network
ADCAttack damage carry
rpRoleplay
NPCNon-player character
GlitchingMalfunctioning video game
Easter eggA hidden message
KappaSarcasm
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
GL HFGood luck have fun
SpleefMinecraft multiplayer game
KSKill steal
deagleDesert Eagle
MTGMagic: The Gathering
DnDDungeons & Dragons
2M2HToo much to handle
OOMOut of mana
ADSAiming down sight
GTAGrand Theft Auto
l8rLater
NTNice try
OICOh, I see
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
ASAttack speed
vsVersus
PoggersAmazing
Tower divingAttacking an opposing player under his tower
TDMTeam deathmatch
RLReal life
BFGBig Freakin' Gun
CamperA player who doesn't move
DittoSame
DMDeathmatch
BFBig freaking sword
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
InstalockQuickly lock in your character selection
LFLooking for
sfxSpecial effects
ChungusA cute, chunky creature
SOBSon of a b****
WhaWhat
SSPSurvival Single Player
HSHeadshot
ammoAmmunition
DebuffWeakening effect
DomedHeadshotted
WBWelcome back
PigA Minecraft mob
GrieferAn irritating player
critCritical Strike
d/cDisconnected
ptsPoints
PKPlayer kill
EsportsElectronic sports
IGNIn-game name
MLGMajor League Gaming
pwnedOwned
WoahExpression of surprise
dlDownload
2EZToo easy
StreamerSomeone who regularly broadcasts online
APAbility power
AYFKMAre you freaking kidding me
w00tJoy and excitement
NSNice shot
BGBad game
ltrLater
dmgDamage
CCCrowd control
Self-reportReporting your own kill
GGsGood games
SoHSlight of Hand
WWin
SquidwardVillager
ChampionLeague of Legends player-controlled character
RdyReady
aaAutoattack
SkellyA Minecraft Skeleton
PSPlayStation
matsMaterials
SubsSubscribers
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
DiscoDiscord
cdrCooldown reduction
altAlternate character
S-tierTop rank
GBGuild bank
OSTOriginal soundtrack
KIAKilled in action
DingLevel up
JebaitedDeceived
ClutchAbility to perform under pressure
GankingLaunching a surprise attack
CowMinecraft mob
PBEPublic beta environment
WTSWant to sell
pwnTo dominate
invInvite
TOSTerms of service
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
SYIHSee you in hell
TorchTo beat someone in competition
ObbyObstacle course
2.5DGame that is halfway between 2D and 3D
PPPause please
Dunk onMake fun of
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
APAttack power
NetherrackNether block
TiltedAggravated
ChickenMinecraft mob
TwinkPowerful low-level character
Pwn3dOwned
pwndOwned
LCSLeague Championship Series
AggroAggressive
MCPEMinecraft Pocket Edition
cataCataclysm
IBFInternet best friend
MaldMad and bald
repReputation
UberExcellent
CCGCollectible card game
BossMain bad character
TFTwisted Fate
comboCombination
procProgrammed random occurrence
BBIABBe back in a bit
BO5Best of five
FarmTo gather supplies
MarinatingGaining a Crewmate's trust and then killing them
WTFFWhat the f***ing f***
PeelTo protect a champion
GTFOGet the f*** out
EnchanterA champion that helps increase the effectiveness of allies
AHAuction house
KEKWLaughter
kgoOk, go
ACArmor class
50/50Simultaneously killing an accuser and their accused
GALGet a life
GJGood job
Throw the gameLose the game on purpose
HFHave fun
W8Wait
PeelingProtecting a champion
OMDBOver my dead body
OwnerPlayer that controls the minion
LFMLooking for more
YRLYou are lame
DGADon't go anywhere
U mad broAre you mad?
MOBAMultiplayer online battle arena
S2USame to you
BeastAn awesome person
PS3PlayStation 3
BCBe cool
HCGHardcore Gamer
KMMFAKiss my motherf***ing a**
TRSThat really sucks
CMPCreative Multiplayer
ULPPUnluckiest person on the planet
WTBHWhat the bloody hell
Boss runA series of bosses in a row
RushTo quickly attack and cause damage
BO3Best of three
LGSLocal game store
brezBattle resurrection
ezpzEasy peasy
Late gameLater stages of a game
FlamingAngering other Internet users
BBLBe back later
ulUpload
GasGreat
OTPOn the phone
CGComputer Graphics
BabysitTo assist a champion in getting more powerful
L2PLearn to play
EloElo rating system
KOSKill on sight
SadgeSad
gratzCongratulations
PvZPlants vs. Zombies
TurtleA gamer who plays defensively
Never luckyNo luck while playing a game
D&DDungeons and Dragons
DotADefense of the Ancients
INTIntelligence
Early gameBeginning phase of a game
GhostingObserving an opponent's gameplay
ughDisappointed
w84mWait for me
POCPiece of crap
atsAttack speed
TCGTrading card game
brBathroom
POGPlay of the game
MTMistype
HMHard mode
DMDungeon Master
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
LFKLet's freaking Kompete
ESADEat s*** and die
ownageCompletely owned
DivingVenturing far into enemy territory
PvCPlayer versus computer
SSThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
FarmedRepetitively killed or gathered
charCharacter
gmGrandmaster
PubstompTo annihilate an uncoordinated opposing team
Chip damageDamage inflicted on a blocking opponent
STRStrength
Last hittingStriking the final hit on a creep
TPThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
GSGilvaSunner
DQDisqualify
DonoDonation
TopdeckTo draw from your deck
HMPHardcore Multiplayer
NESNintendo Entertainment System
MooshroomMinecraft mob
Beast modeDominating gameplay
GMGood move
WewtWoot
Sussy bakaSuspicious fool
botBottom lane
WootWoohoo!
MSMovement speed
WASWait a second
HANHow about now?
LootTreasure
BF2Battlefield 2
DeceDecent
WTTWant to trade
HPSHeals per second
LoSLine of sight
IAPIn-app purchase
ITRWIn the real world
HaxTo encounter bad luck
Mic upVoice chat with me
BlingBaneling
GosuHighly skilled
RaxBarracks
TvZTerran versus Zerg
NDSNintendo DS
MinionGame creature
pwntOwned
BAMFBad a** mother f*****
HYEHave you ever
ovieOverlord
Base raceSimultaneous attacks on enemy bases
KEKLCackling laughter
IGLIn-game leader
PUBGPlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
MobMobile video game character
DEXDexterity
DOTDamage over time
PCPlayer character
MDPSMelee damage per second
RTSReal-time strategy
APMActions per minute
imbaImbalanced
FogUnseen areas of a League of Legends map
FOCFree of charge
ModderA person who creates mods
jcJewelcrafter
d20A twenty-sided die
xblXbox Live
BioballGroup of Terran biological units
DTDark Templar
NaturalNatural expansion
chargelotCharge Zealot
TvPTerran versus Protoss
PvTProtoss versus Terran
TossProtoss
fragPlayer kill
LingZergling
GGPGotta go pee
LethalA game-ending amount of damage
epmEffective actions per minute
noobletYoung newbie
RoboRobotics Facility
ARTSAction real-time strategy
TFBToo freakin' bad
Y/RYeah, right
CSCreep score
DenyingKilling your own creeps to prevent your enemy from killing them
CreepA basic unit
FGSQTCFor gosh's sake quit the crap
WCGWorld Cyber Games
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
wspWhisper
TeemoThe swift scout
ButterGold
Dump statAn ability that an RPG player doesn't prioritize
InitiatorA DOTA hero that starts a team fight
HOMMHeroes of Might and Magic
LOTVLegacy of the Void
BossAwesome person
AONAll or nothing
SWYPSo what's your problem
EffinF***ing
AceSolo winner
OHKOOne-hit knockout
STThe Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
irlA real-life person
ChoobSkilled player who intentionally plays badly
Scratch damageDamage delivered to a blocking opponent
LUPPLuckiest person on the planet
MacroEconomy management skill
CGClose game
BioBiological units
Board clearMove that clears the opponent's board of minions
Clip chimpA Twitch user who creates out-of-context video clips
Aggro deckAggressive card deck
topTop lane
CHACharisma
KekLaughing out loud
WPTWorld Poker Tour
DONDouble or nothing
BoomstickShotgun
D3Diablo III
GMGood match
Rush downTo play aggressively to defeat an opponent
ChippingAttacking a blocking opponent
NHNice hand
SM64Super Mario 64
NetdeckerA player who looks up decks online
HLHalf-Life
StickyA plasma grenade that sticks to objects
NVENot very effective
MCMind Control
XBXbox
CGCoconut gun
spdSpinning piledriver
LarperLive action role-player
lulzLOL
Rush deckAggressive card deck
STTSingle table tournament
OOCOut of character
IMInstant message
LLosses
FTLFor the loss
OOTThe Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
FA Twitch stream has accidentally disconnected

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