Gaming Terms

verb to destroy completely; to defeat decisively

• The military had a plan to annihilate the enemy forces.
• I heard they're going to totally annihilate the competition.
• They're gonna wipe the floor with them and annihilate them.
• Her sharp words seemed to annihilate his confidence.

noun a set of playing cards

verb to knock someone to the ground with a punch

• The crew members gathered on the upper deck for a safety briefing.
• Let's hang out on the deck and enjoy the sunset.
• I can't believe you landed that trick on the skateboard deck!
• She had a full deck of cards to play with when negotiating the deal.

noun a prearranged combat between two persons, fought with deadly weapons according to an agreed set of rules

• The two noblemen engaged in a formal duel to settle their dispute.
• Those two guys are going to have a duel at the park later.
• I heard they're gonna duel it out behind the school after class.
• The debate between the two scholars turned into an intellectual duel.

verb to receive money in return for work or services provided

• Many individuals work hard to earn a living and support their families.
• I need to earn some extra cash for the weekend.
• I'm hustling to earn some dough on the side.
• She had to earn her stripes in order to gain respect in the industry.

noun the most central and most important part of something

adjective relating to the most fundamental and basic aspects of something

• The research team is focused on studying the effects of hard core materials on building structures.
• I heard that movie is for hard core fans only.
• She's a hard core gamer, she plays for hours every day.
• Dealing with the aftermath of the accident was a hard core experience for the survivors.

noun a person or thing that kills, especially a murderer

adjective causing or capable of causing death

• The forensic team is still investigating the identity of the serial killer.
• Did you hear about that killer on the loose in the neighborhood?
• That movie was killer, I couldn't stop laughing!
• His killer instinct on the basketball court is unmatched.

noun a return to a previous state or position

verb to revert back to a previous state or position

• The company decided to implement a rollback of the new policy due to negative feedback from customers.
• I heard they're doing a rollback on the prices at the grocery store next week.
• They had to do a rollback on that decision because it was a total disaster.
• Sometimes in life, you have to do a rollback and start fresh with a new perspective.

noun a brief and usually unplanned fight during a war or battle

verb to engage in a skirmish

• The two armies engaged in a brief skirmish before retreating.
• There was a little skirmish between the kids over who gets to play with the toy first.
• Things got heated and a skirmish broke out at the bar last night.
• The political debate turned into a skirmish of words between the candidates.

noun a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure

verb to cause someone to feel excited or pleased

• The roller coaster ride provided a thrilling experience for all the passengers.
• I always get a thrill from watching scary movies with my friends.
• That concert last night was so lit, I was on a thrill the whole time!
• The thrill of victory is what drives athletes to push themselves to their limits.

noun a small bar or rod in a device that is moved up and down or from side to side in order to operate it

verb to switch between two options or settings

• Please use the toggle switch to turn off the lights.
• Just toggle the button to switch to the next song.
• I always forget to toggle the settings on my phone.
• His mood seemed to toggle between excitement and nervousness.

noun a slang term for a firearm or gun

• The helicopter, also known as a choppa, is a vital mode of transportation for many businesses.
• Let's take the choppa to the party tonight!
• I heard the choppa is the fastest way to get to the city.
• Her words were like a choppa, cutting through the silence with precision.

noun a digital wallet is a software-based system that securely stores users' payment information and passwords for numerous payment methods and websites.

adjective digital wallet is used as an adjective to describe the type of wallet being digital in nature.

• Many people now use a digital wallet to make online payments securely.
• I always keep my digital wallet handy for shopping online.
• I love how my digital wallet lets me pay with just a few taps.
• In today's world, knowledge is like a digital wallet - you need to keep it updated and secure.

noun a slang term used to describe a foolish or silly person or action

• It is unprofessional to use the term 'derp' in a formal setting.
• I accidentally hit my head and now I'm feeling a bit derp.
• Stop being such a derp and focus on the task at hand.
• His derp moment caused quite a stir in the office.

noun a turn or change in direction that occurs after a previous action or event

• The driver carefully signaled his afterturn before changing lanes.
• Don't forget to use your afterturn signal when making a turn.
• I almost missed my afterturn because I was too busy chatting on the phone.
• She always knows when to make an afterturn in the conversation to keep it interesting.