Category: Game Terms

Exploits are unintended game mechanics or bugs players abuse for unfair advantages, often patched quickly by developers.

Meta refers to the strongest strategies, characters, or builds currently dominating competitive gaming and online communities.

Cap means a lie or exaggeration, while “no cap” means honesty, often used in gaming chats, memes, and online slang culture.

MVP means “most valuable player,” awarded to the top performer in esports or multiplayer games for skill, teamwork, or impact.

AFK means “away from keyboard,” used when a player is temporarily inactive during online matches, chats, or multiplayer sessions.

HUD means “heads-up display,” the on-screen interface showing health, maps, ammo, objectives, and important game information.

FPS means “frames per second” for performance, or “first-person shooter” for games focused on gunplay from a first-person view.

Pog is gaming slang for excitement or hype, inspired by the PogChamp Twitch emote popular in streaming and esports culture.

NPC means “non-player character,” a game-controlled figure that gives quests, dialogue, or support in RPGs and multiplayer worlds.

The support role helps teammates with healing, shields, buffs, vision, or utility instead of focusing mainly on damage output.