Esports Terminology

5 words in this vocabulary list

gg

noun a term used in gaming to signify good game or good play

  • The team displayed good sportsmanship by saying 'gg' after the match.
  • I always type 'gg' at the end of online games to show respect to other players.
  • When you know you're about to win, you can type 'gg' to tease your opponent.
  • In life, sometimes you have to accept defeat gracefully and say 'gg' to move on.

noun MOBA - stands for Multiplayer Online Battle Arena, a genre of video games where players control characters in a team-based competitive environment

  • The MOBA genre has gained immense popularity in the world of competitive gaming.
  • I love playing MOBAs with my friends on the weekends.
  • MOBAs are so addicting, I can't stop playing!
  • Navigating through life sometimes feels like playing a MOBA - full of unexpected challenges and obstacles.

MLG

noun MLG is an acronym that stands for Major League Gaming, which refers to a professional competitive gaming organization.

adjective MLG can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to Major League Gaming or of high skill level in gaming.

  • The MLG (Major League Gaming) tournament attracted top professional gamers from around the world.
  • I can't wait to watch the MLG competition this weekend with my friends.
  • MLG players are known for their insane skills and quick reflexes.
  • She's like the MLG of problem-solving, always coming up with creative solutions in record time.

noun acronym for 'Good Game, Well Played'

interjection expresses sportsmanship or respect towards opponents after a game

  • After a hard-fought match, both teams shook hands and said GGWP to each other.
  • We totally crushed the other team in that game, GGWP!
  • GGWP, we owned them in that match!
  • Life threw me a curveball, but I faced it head-on and came out on top. GGWP!

noun A slang term used in online gaming to describe a situation where one team completely dominates the other

verb To completely dominate or crush an opponent in a video game or other competitive activity

  • The team's superior strategy led to a roflstomp victory in the competition.
  • We totally roflstomped the other team in the game last night.
  • That was a total roflstomp, we crushed them!
  • Her presentation was a roflstomp, leaving the audience in awe.