Gaming
Slang related to Gaming culture and community.
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abandonware
Software or games that have been abandoned by their developers and are no longer sold, updated, or supported.
absolutely cooked
Completely and thoroughly done for, with no path back.
ace
Killing every member of the enemy team by yourself in a single round.
achievement hunter
A player who actively seeks out achievements or trophies in games, often as their main goal.
addictinggames
A popular Flash game website from the 2000s and 2010s, now used as shorthand for that entire era of free browser gaming.
afk
Away from keyboard. Signals you are temporarily unavailable or not paying attention.
age-restricted
Content the platform gates behind an age verification, usually 18+, before you can view it.
aim assist debate
The ongoing argument over whether aim assist gives controller players an unfair advantage over mouse-and-keyboard players.
aim trainer
A game or program designed specifically to improve mouse accuracy and shooting mechanics.
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- abandonwareSoftware or games that have been abandoned by their developers and are no longer sold, updated, or supported.
- absolutely cookedCompletely and thoroughly done for, with no path back.
- aceKilling every member of the enemy team by yourself in a single round.
- achievement hunterA player who actively seeks out achievements or trophies in games, often as their main goal.
- addictinggamesA popular Flash game website from the 2000s and 2010s, now used as shorthand for that entire era of free browser gaming.
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