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
tpTeleport
IKI know
CoDCall of Duty
VRVirtual reality
OPOverpowered
xpExperience
WPWell played
YWhy
lvlLevel
PCPersonal computer
wutWhat
DPSDamage per second
PvPPlayer versus player
GLHFGood luck have fun
FailFailure
AimbotAutomatic aiming bot
PotPotion
YWYou're welcome
FacepalmTo place your palm on your face in embarrassment
HUDHeads up display
NerfWeaken
haxHacks
WhoaExpression of surprise
BuffStrengthen
BiomeMinecraft region
GriefingIrritating other players
pickPickaxe
PS4PlayStation 4
ScrubLoser
KKOK
RektWrecked
Mid gameMiddle phase of a game
MCMinecraft
TwitchVideo game streaming website
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
KappaSarcasm
GlitchingMalfunctioning video game
NPCNon-player character
GrindingPerforming repetitive tasks to level up
1337Leet
CampingStaying in one spot
akAK-47
NSNo s***
gratsCongratulations
SOSSave our souls
TrollingPosting offensive comments
GamerA video game player
360-noscope360 no scope
COCClash of Clans
KitingMoving while avoiding attack
AIArtificial intelligence
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
MTGMagic: The Gathering
OOMOut of mana
l8rLater
NTNice try
2M2HToo much to handle
NukeAn ability that deals a lot of damage
WoWWorld of Warcraft
GTAGrand Theft Auto
cdCooldown
KDRKill death ratio
OICOh, I see
RagequitTo angrily quit a game
modModerator
TurtlingPlaying defensively
ASAttack speed
RPGRole-playing game
PoggersAmazing
AOEArea of effect
Tower divingAttacking an opposing player under his tower
BFBig freaking sword
vsVersus
TDMTeam deathmatch
BKBack
CamperA player who doesn't move
BFGBig Freakin' Gun
RLReal life
CTFCapture the flag
TryhardA person who cares too much about winning
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
PigA Minecraft mob
critCritical Strike
d/cDisconnected
SOBSon of a b****
WBWelcome back
PKPlayer kill
IGNIn-game name
WoahExpression of surprise
MLGMajor League Gaming
EsportsElectronic sports
pwnedOwned
dlDownload
AYFKMAre you freaking kidding me
2EZToo easy
ptsPoints
w00tJoy and excitement
NSNice shot
APAbility power
BGBad game
StreamerSomeone who regularly broadcasts online
ltrLater
dmgDamage
CCCrowd control
Self-reportReporting your own kill
GGsGood games
aaAutoattack
RdyReady
SoHSlight of Hand
SquidwardVillager
PSPlayStation
ChampionLeague of Legends player-controlled character
SkellyA Minecraft Skeleton
matsMaterials
ARAssault rifle
BMBad mannered
SubsSubscribers
ultUltimate ability
hi5High five
BSTSBetter safe than sorry
FNFFriday Night Funkin'
dcDisconnect
GMGame master
newbNewbie
SquishyLow base health or defense
WWin
DiscoDiscord
WTSWant to sell
cdrCooldown reduction
GankingLaunching a surprise attack
altAlternate character
JebaitedDeceived
GBGuild bank
KIAKilled in action
DingLevel up
S-tierTop rank
OSTOriginal soundtrack
CowMinecraft mob
PBEPublic beta environment
TKTeam kill
invInvite
TOSTerms of service
ZvTZerg versus Terran
Get oofedGet wrecked
^5High five
pwnTo dominate
SC2StarCraft 2
GGAGood game all
CarriesMOBA players that carry their team
ClutchAbility to perform under pressure
SUShut up
IncIncoming
LFGLooking for group
ObbyObstacle course
GogoGo now
AMPAdventure Multiplayer
FUBARFouled up beyond all recognition
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
LeechFreeloader
WYBWatch your back
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
cataCataclysm
repReputation
NetherrackNether block
TiltedAggravated
QFirst champion ability
TwinkPowerful low-level character
POWPrisoner of war
UYUp yours
LCSLeague Championship Series
Pwn3dOwned
TFTwisted Fate
pwndOwned
GTFOGet the f*** out
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
PeelTo protect a champion
HCGHardcore Gamer
S2USame to you
MarinatingGaining a Crewmate's trust and then killing them
kgoOk, go
BossMain bad character
50/50Simultaneously killing an accuser and their accused
W8Wait
WTFFWhat the f***ing f***
LFMLooking for more
YRLYou are lame
PeelingProtecting a champion
AHAuction house
MaldMad and bald
Throw the gameLose the game on purpose
BeastAn awesome person
PS3PlayStation 3
BBIABBe back in a bit
LGSLocal game store
RushTo quickly attack and cause damage
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
ezpzEasy peasy
Late gameLater stages of a game
KekeKorean laugh
CMPCreative Multiplayer
BCBe cool
GALGet a life
TurtleA gamer who plays defensively
Never luckyNo luck while playing a game
ulUpload
OTPOn the phone
FlamingAngering other Internet users
KMMFAKiss my motherf***ing a**
OMDBOver my dead body
OwnerPlayer that controls the minion
MTMistype
EloElo rating system
KOSKill on sight
Boss runA series of bosses in a row
GasGreat
D&DDungeons and Dragons
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
TCGTrading card game
TRSThat really sucks
POCPiece of crap
brBathroom
L2PLearn to play
atsAttack speed
HMHard mode
F2PFree-to-play
HTHi there
PvZPlants vs. Zombies
nubNewbie
INTIntelligence
OneshotBeat in one attempt
TvTTerran versus Terran
CCCommand Center
RaidTo send viewers to another streamer's stream
POGPlay of the game
SWTORStar Wars: The Old Republic
blizzBlizzard
SpeedlingZergling with Metabolic Boost
BBLBe back later
SadgeSad
MooshroomMinecraft mob
w84mWait for me
ESADEat s*** and die
PvCPlayer versus computer
GSGilvaSunner
PubstompTo annihilate an uncoordinated opposing team
DivingVenturing far into enemy territory
Last hittingStriking the final hit on a creep
charCharacter
gmGrandmaster
Take my energyGood luck
Chip damageDamage inflicted on a blocking opponent
STRStrength
GosuHighly skilled
DMDungeon Master
DonoDonation
TopdeckTo draw from your deck
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
xblXbox Live
BlingBaneling
RaxBarracks
TvZTerran versus Zerg
PvTProtoss versus Terran
Beast modeDominating gameplay
NDSNintendo DS
GMGood move
pwntOwned
LethalA game-ending amount of damage
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
MDPSMelee damage per second
FogUnseen areas of a League of Legends map
RTSReal-time strategy
APMActions per minute
IGLIn-game leader
imbaImbalanced
ITRWIn the real world
MCMind Control
AceSolo winner
jcJewelcrafter
MobMobile video game character
DEXDexterity
d20A twenty-sided die
KEKLCackling laughter
BioballGroup of Terran biological units
DTDark Templar
NaturalNatural expansion
chargelotCharge Zealot
TvPTerran versus Protoss
LFKLet's freaking Kompete
TossProtoss
MinionGame creature
fragPlayer kill
LingZergling
PCPlayer character
DQDisqualify
ModderA person who creates mods
GGPGotta go pee
Base raceSimultaneous attacks on enemy bases
epmEffective actions per minute
noobletYoung newbie
BoomstickShotgun
Sussy bakaSuspicious fool
Aggro deckAggressive card deck
IMInstant message
RoboRobotics Facility
HOMMHeroes of Might and Magic
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
Board clearMove that clears the opponent's board of minions
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
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
KekLaughing out loud
WPTWorld Poker Tour
DONDouble or nothing
DenyingKilling your own creeps to prevent your enemy from killing them
D3Diablo III
GMGood match
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
NetdeckerA player who looks up decks online
ChippingAttacking a blocking opponent
StickyA plasma grenade that sticks to objects
HLHalf-Life
NVENot very effective
CGCoconut gun
SM64Super Mario 64
Rush deckAggressive card deck
Rush downTo play aggressively to defeat an opponent
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
SSShort stacked

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