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

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