bot lane
/bɒt leɪn/
Very CommonThe bottom lane of a MOBA map, typically where the ADC and support play together.
Outside pure game context, 'bot lane' gets used online to mock people who underperform as a duo or pair, the same way bot laners get stereotyped as the first to blame when things go wrong.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | bot lane is 0/4 already what is happening | The ADC and support have died four times combined very early in the game. | reddit, 2024 |
| 02 | can someone please come bot lane i am getting destroyed | A request for the jungler or another player to help in the bottom lane. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 03 | our bot lane popped off today, 12 kills between them | The ADC and support played extremely well and got many kills. | x, 2024 |
| 04 | every time i solo carry bot lane my team still loses, this elo is cooked | Even performing well in bot lane isn't enough because the rest of the team loses. | reddit, 2024 |
Use it when
- Referring to the bottom lane position on a MOBA map.
- Talking about the ADC and support as a pair.
- Calling out a position when giving map directions.
- Mocking a duo that is performing badly.
Do not use it when
- Referring to the bot lane in games where the term does not apply.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Standard game design terminology from MOBAs like DotA and League of Legends describing the physical bottom portion of the three-lane map. Became broader slang through streaming culture.
- First seen
- early-2010s
- Confidence
- high
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