Gaming Lingo: Top Gaming Terms Cheat Sheet

Enhance your communication.

Gaming lingo can be confusing. But understanding it is easier than you think.

Common Gaming Terms

→ Noob: a new or inexperienced player.
→ AFK: away from keyboard, not present.
→ GG: good game, a sign of sportsmanship.
→ OP: overpowered, too strong in the game.
→ Lag: delay between action and response.

These terms are a good start to understanding gamers.

5 More Terms to Know:

→ Buff: Improvement to a character or item.
→ Nerf: Reduction in power of a character or item.
→ DLC: Downloadable content, extra game features.
→ Grinding: Repetitive tasks to gain rewards.
→ Easter Egg: Hidden features or messages in a game.

Understanding gaming lingo bridges the gap.

It brings you closer to your gamer family members, makes conversations more enjoyable.