Gaming Slang

adjective showing wild, uncontrolled behavior

adverb in a wild and frenzied manner

• The soldier went berserk during the battle, causing chaos among the ranks.
• When I told him the news, he went berserk and started yelling.
• She went totally berserk when she found out her favorite band was coming to town.
• The stock market went berserk after the unexpected announcement.

noun a ruthless or unprincipled person

adjective ruthless or competitive in a fierce or underhanded way

• The business industry can be very cutthroat, with companies constantly competing for market share.
• I heard that the competition in the gaming industry is cutthroat, with everyone trying to outdo each other.
• The fashion world is known for being cutthroat, so you have to be tough to survive.
• The political arena is often described as cutthroat, with politicians willing to do whatever it takes to win.

noun a lack of harmony or agreement between persons or things

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• The discord among the members of the board led to a stalemate in decision-making.
• There was so much discord in the group chat that I had to mute it.
• I can't stand the discord between those two, it's so annoying.
• The discord in her mind was reflected in her actions, causing chaos in her life.

noun a contemptuous or mocking smile, grin, or expression

verb to smile or grin in a contemptuous or mocking manner

• The teacher gave a stern fleer to the student who was talking during the exam.
• I could see the fleer on his face when he realized he had forgotten his wallet at home.
• She shot him a playful fleer before running off to play with her friends.
• The dark clouds overhead seemed to fleer at the picnic-goers, threatening rain at any moment.

noun a specific act of grinding or a grinding machine

verb to reduce something to small particles by crushing or rubbing it against a rough surface

• The machine is designed to grind coffee beans to a fine powder.
• I need to grind through this pile of paperwork before the end of the day.
• I'm going to grind at the gym to get those gains.
• She had to grind through years of hard work to achieve her success.

noun a funnel-shaped chamber or bin in which loose material, as grain or coal, is stored temporarily

• The grain hopper on the farm equipment needed to be refilled before starting the next field.
• I saw a grasshopper hop into the garden while we were playing outside.
• I can't believe that grasshopper hopped all the way up to the roof!
• The new employee is a real go-getter, always hopping from one task to the next like a busy little hopper.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• The company was able to make a killing in the stock market with their latest investment.
• I heard that Sarah made a killing selling her old clothes online.
• I'm hoping to make a killing at the casino tonight.
• The author's new book is expected to make a killing in the literary world.

noun a slang term for modification or modification file in computer gaming

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• The software engineer used a mod function to calculate the remainder.
• I found a cool mod that enhances the graphics in my game.
• I heard there's a new mod that lets you cheat in that game.
• Adding a new mod to the team brought fresh perspectives and ideas.

noun a mathematical term meaning zero or nothing

• The mathematician calculated that the sum of the series approached nought as the terms got smaller.
• I'm sorry, but your efforts have amounted to nought in this situation.
• She thought she could outsmart him, but in the end, she got nought.
• His heart felt heavy as he realized he meant nought to her.

verb to stop, cease, or discontinue an action or activity

• She decided to quit her job in order to pursue her passion for painting full-time.
• I'm thinking about quitting this job and finding something better.
• I can't believe he quit on us like that.
• Sometimes it's better to quit while you're ahead and not push your luck.

noun a person who makes a surprise attack in order to cause damage or steal something

adjective used to describe something related to raiding or making surprise attacks

• The raider was apprehended by the authorities and taken into custody.
• The raider got caught red-handed by the cops.
• That raider is always up to no good.
• The raider of dreams stole her sense of security.

noun a slang term for a military sergeant

• The sarge ordered his troops to stand at attention.
• Hey sarge, what's the plan for today?
• Sarge said we need to hustle if we want to finish on time.
• She's the sarge of the household, always keeping everyone in line.

noun a sloping position or movement

verb to move or cause to move into a sloping position

• The painting was hung slightly tilted on the wall.
• Can you tilt your head a bit to the left for the photo?
• I love how the skateboarders tilt their boards while doing tricks.
• Her perspective on the issue began to tilt in favor of the opposing argument.

noun the act of tilting or the state of being tilted

verb to move or cause to move into a sloping position

adjective having a slope or incline

• The artist carefully adjusted the canvas, making sure it was not tilting.
• I noticed the picture frame was tilting slightly on the wall.
• She tilted her head in confusion when she heard the news.
• The political landscape is tilting in favor of the opposition party.

adjective describing someone who is quick to react aggressively or violently

adverb modifying the verb 'happy' to describe how the person is happy in a trigger-happy way

• The soldier was labeled as trigger happy after firing his weapon without proper cause.
• Don't be so trigger happy with that paintball gun, you'll run out of ammo quickly.
• The new recruit is a bit trigger happy, always ready to shoot at the slightest movement.
• Her quick temper makes her seem trigger happy in arguments, always ready to escalate the situation.

adjective nervous or anxious; characterized by sudden, jerky movements

• The doctor diagnosed the patient with a twitchy eye condition.
• I always get twitchy when I have to speak in public.
• My friend is so twitchy, he can't sit still for a minute.
• The stock market has been twitchy lately, with investors feeling uncertain about the future.

noun a heavy blow or punch

adjective extremely large or powerful

• The boxer delivered a powerful walloping to his opponent in the final round.
• I heard you got a walloping in the game last night.
• That guy got a serious walloping after talking smack to the wrong person.
• The company took a walloping in the stock market after the scandal was revealed.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adverb A word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb

• The lumberjack used his axe to whack down the tree.
• I saw him whack down the weeds in his backyard.
• She whacked down that burger like there was no tomorrow.
• The sudden news of layoffs really whacked down employee morale.

verb To be defeated or outplayed in a game or competition, especially by a large margin.

• The team was skunked in the championship game, losing by a score of 10-0.
• I got skunked in poker last night, I didn't win a single hand.
• Don't let yourself get skunked by that tricky opponent, keep your guard up.
• Her hopes of winning the competition were skunked when she realized she had forgotten to submit her entry on time.

noun a term used in Filipino culture to refer to a nanny, babysitter, or caregiver

• The yaya is responsible for taking care of the children and managing the household.
• My yaya is like a second mother to me, always looking out for my well-being.
• I can't go out tonight, my yaya is strict and won't let me stay out late.
• The yaya of the group, she always makes sure everyone is taken care of and has what they need.

interjection used to express discomfort, surprise, or dismay

• The athlete let out an 'oof' as he landed awkwardly after the high jump.
• Oof, that was a close call!
• I accidentally hit my toe on the table - oof!
• After hearing the news, she felt an emotional 'oof' in her chest.

adjective a colloquial term used to describe someone who wears glasses or has poor eyesight

• The optometrist prescribed me a pair of speccy glasses to correct my vision.
• I love your new speccy frames, they really suit you!
• Those speccy shades are so cool, where did you get them?
• Her speccy insight into the problem helped us find a solution.

noun a chess player of low ability or skill

• The chess grandmaster easily defeated the patzer in just a few moves.
• I can't believe I lost to that patzer in the chess game.
• Don't worry about that patzer, he's not very good at the game.
• She felt like a patzer in the world of professional photography, struggling to keep up with the competition.

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 a tear

preposition on

• The stock market can go on a tear when investors are confident in a company's performance.
• When my favorite team starts winning, they really go on a tear!
• When she starts shopping, she can go on a tear and spend way too much money.
• After getting a promotion, she went on a tear and accomplished all of her goals.

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 A person who modifies computer hardware, typically the CPU or GPU, to run at a higher clock speed than originally intended by the manufacturer.

• The overclocker successfully boosted the processor speed of the computer.
• That guy is a serious overclocker, always pushing his hardware to the limit.
• The overclocker is a real tech wizard, always tinkering with their gear.
• She's an overclocker when it comes to productivity, always trying to do more in less 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.

interjection used to express frustration, anger, or pain

• The speaker let out an exasperated 'aaargh' as the technical difficulties continued.
• I accidentally spilled my coffee all over my laptop and let out a loud 'aaargh'.
• When I realized I left my phone at home, I just went 'aaargh' in frustration.
• The weight of the world's problems made her want to scream 'aaargh' at the top of her lungs.

noun a sudden sharp noise

interjection used to express disgust, pain, or surprise

• The recipient must acknowledge receipt of the package.
• Hey, did you ack that email I sent you?
• I acked that message as soon as I saw it.
• Sometimes it's important to ack your own feelings before addressing others.

noun A sound imitating the noise of gunfire or explosions

• The military used ack-ack guns to defend against enemy aircraft during the war.
• I heard the ack-ack guns firing last night during the air raid.
• The ack-ack was going off like crazy at the concert last night.
• Her sharp wit was like ack-ack, shooting down any argument thrown her way.

noun ADC is an acronym for Analog-to-Digital Converter, which is a device that converts a continuous analog signal into a discrete digital representation.

adjective ADC can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to analog-to-digital conversion.

• The adc in the team is responsible for dealing the most damage during team fights.
• I love playing adc because I get to be the carry and deal tons of damage.
• That adc is so fed, they're unstoppable right now.
• In this project, you are the adc - the main driving force behind its success.