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'''AFK'''
 
'''AFK'''
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:Away from keyboard.
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:Acronym for "Away from keyboard".
  
 
;[[Aerial]] / Air shot / Airshot  
 
;[[Aerial]] / Air shot / Airshot  
−
: Hitting or killing an opponent in midair, usually followed from as a result of [[juggling]]. An [[aerial]] is a type of air shot.  
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: The hitting or killing of an opponent in midair, usually following a [[juggling|juggle]].
  
 
;Airblast  
 
;Airblast  
−
: Term for the [[Pyro]]'s [[compression blast]] ability.
+
: Slang for [[Pyro]]'s [[compression blast]] ability.
  
−
;Backcapping / Back-capturing
+
;Backcapping / Back-capturing / Backcapture
−
:''See [[back-capping]].''
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: ''See [[back-capping]].''
  
−
;Bodyshot
+
;Bodyshot / Bodyshotting
−
: Refers to a shot a [[Sniper]] takes that deliberately aims for the body and ignoring the head.
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: An attack where a [[Sniper]] deliberately disregards attempting a [[Headshot|headshot]] and instead aims for an enemy's body.
  
 
;Bodyshotter
 
;Bodyshotter
−
:A [[Sniper]] that repeatedly bodyshots to intentionally irritate the enemy.
+
: A [[Sniper]] that repeatedly bodyshots to intentionally irritate the enemy.
  
 
;BRB  
 
;BRB  
−
:Be right back.
+
: Acronym for "Be right back".
  
−
;Buff  
+
;[[wikipedia:Buff_(computer_gaming)|Buff]]
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: May refer to
+
: Term meaning a change in a player's status, which can include:
−
:# A [[Medic]] [[Healing#Overheal|overhealing]] a player (player has been "buffed");
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:# A [[Medic]]'s [[Healing#Overheal|Overhealing]] ability, or the state of a player being overhealed (player has been "buffed");
−
:# A weapon or item being improved or made stronger (see also ''nerf'');
+
:# Slang for a weapon or item's game mechanics being improved or made stronger (antonym: ''nerf'');
−
:# A charged [[Buff Banner]] ready for deployment.
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:# A charged [[Buff Banner]] ready for deployment,
  
 
;Bunny hopping / bhopping
 
;Bunny hopping / bhopping
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;Bomb, the / Kart
 
;Bomb, the / Kart
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: The Payload [[Cart]]
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: Synonyms for the [[Cart|Payload Cart]].
  
 
;Cheap
 
;Cheap
−
: Describing a tactic that is effective but requires little skill or effort. Often combined with 'spammer'.
+
: An adjective applied to a tactic that is effective but requires little skill or effort. Frequent use of these tactics is commonly known as "spamming".
 +
: See also: ''Spamming''
  
 
;[[Circle strafe]]  
 
;[[Circle strafe]]  
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;Crit(s)  
 
;Crit(s)  
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: A [[Critical hit]]
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: Abbreviation of [[Critical hit]]
  
 
;Crocket  
 
;Crocket  
−
: A Critical [[Rocket Launcher|Rocket]]
+
: Portmanteau of a critical-boosted [[Rocket Launcher|Rocket]]
  
 
;Crit ÜberCharge / Kritcharge / Kritz
 
;Crit ÜberCharge / Kritcharge / Kritz
−
: A [[Kritzkrieg]] [[ÜberCharge]], or the act of being subjected to one.
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: Slang for a [[Kritzkrieg]]'s [[ÜberCharge]], or in its verb form being subjected to one.
  
 
;DC / D/C  
 
;DC / D/C  
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: Disconnected.
+
: Antonym for "disconnected" or "disconnect".
  
 
;Demo  
 
;Demo  
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;Demoknight  
 
;Demoknight  
−
: A Demoman that wields the [[Chargin' Targe]] and / or the [[Eyelander]] or [[Scotsman's Skullcutter]].
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: A Demoman that wields the [[Chargin' Targe]] in conjunction with the [[Eyelander]] or [[Scotsman's Skullcutter]].
  
 
;DH  
 
;DH  
−
: Acronym for the [[Direct Hit]] Rocket Launcher unlock for the [[Soldier]].
+
: Acronym for the [[Soldier]]'s [[Direct Hit]] unlock.
  
 
;DM  
 
;DM  
 +
: May refer to:
 
: A player or class's "DeathMatch", meaning their combat prowess.
 
: A player or class's "DeathMatch", meaning their combat prowess.
 +
: The [[Arena]] game mode.
  
 
;DR
 
;DR
−
: Acronym for the [[Dead Ringer]] watch unlock for the [[Spy]]. Given its ability to feign a player's death, the acronym may also be used to indicate that a Spy that was just killed is still alive.
+
: Acronym for the [[Spy]]'s [[Dead Ringer]] unlock. In some contexts, the acronym may also be used to indicate that a Spy is using the Dead Ringer in their loadout.
  
 
;Engie / Engy  
 
;Engie / Engy  
−
: An [[Engineer]].
+
: Abbreviation for the [[Engineer]].
  
 
;Facestab
 
;Facestab
−
:''See also [[Backstab#Issues]].''
+
: A Spy's [[knife]] attack that registers as a [[backstab]] despite appearing to hit their opponent's front.
−
: A [[glitch]]ed [[backstab]] that registers as an instant kill despite appearing to hit the face.
+
: See also: ''[[Backstab#Issues|Backstab: Issues]].''
  
 
;Failstab  
 
;Failstab  
−
: A stab aimed at the back that registers as just a normal jab.
+
: A knife attack that registers as a normal hit, despite being aimed at an opponent's back.
  
 
;FAN / FaN  
 
;FAN / FaN  
−
: Acronym for the [[Force-A-Nature]] unlock for the [[Scout]].
+
: Acronym for the [[Scout]]'s [[Force-A-Nature]] unlock.
  
 
;Farming  
 
;Farming  
−
: The act of obtaining something rapidly that has intended to be obtained over time. Could refer to
+
: The act of obtaining something more rapidly over time than was originally intended. Could refer to
 
:# obtaining achievements in mass
 
:# obtaining achievements in mass
 
:# using idling or other methods to obtain [[hats]] or [[weapons]] via the [[item drop system]]
 
:# using idling or other methods to obtain [[hats]] or [[weapons]] via the [[item drop system]]
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;Instakill
 
;Instakill
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: A kill which is inflicted instantly in a single hit, such as out-of-bounds fall damage, being hit by a [[train]] or being caught in the [[Payload]] explosion.
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: A kill which is inflicted in a single hit, such as out-of-bounds fall damage, being hit by a [[train]] or being caught in the [[Payload]] explosion.
  
 
;Intel / Flag  
 
;Intel / Flag  
−
: Shorthand name for the [[Intelligence]] flag in [[Game modes#CTF|Capture the Flag]] maps.
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: Abbreviation for for the [[Intelligence]] "flag" in [[Game modes#CTF|Capture the Flag]] maps.
  
 
;[[Juggling]]  
 
;[[Juggling]]  
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;KDR  
 
;KDR  
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: Kill death ratio. May be expressed as ''27 Kills:7 Deaths'' or in a figure like ''1.75 KDR''. [[Medics]] will often present their KDR as a ratio of [[Assist]]s to Deaths as kills are not normally their main source of points.
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: Acronym for "Kill-death ratio". May be expressed as a ratio (''"27 Kills:7 Deaths"'') or a decimal number (''"1.75 KDR"''.) [[Medics]] will often present their KDR as a ratio of [[Assist]]s to Deaths, as kills are not usually accumulated in conventional play.
 
   
 
   
 
;K.G.B
 
;K.G.B
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;Lag  
 
;Lag  
−
: The effect experienced by players who display erratic movement due to poor frame rates or connection.
+
: The effect experienced by players who display erratic movement due to poor framerates or server connection.
  
 
;Leeching  
 
;Leeching  
−
: A [[disguise]]d [[Spy]] gaining health from an enemy [[Medic]], [[Dispenser]] or [[Payload]].
+
: A [[disguise]]d [[Spy]] gaining health from an enemy [[Medic]], [[Dispenser]] or [[Payload|Payload cart]].
  
 
;Mic  
 
;Mic  
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;Micspam  
 
;Micspam  
−
: The act of repeatedly playing sounds, music, or generally abusing the [[voice chat]] feature. This may involve:
+
: The act of repeatedly playing sounds, music, or generally abusing the game's [[voice chat]] feature. This may involve:
−
:# using direct methods to stream .wav sound files
+
:# using external software to stream sound files
−
:# deliberately creating noise by singing, blowing into the mic, or simply talking incessantly in order to disrupt others.
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:# creating noise by singing, blowing into the mic, or simply talking incessantly in order to disrupt others.
−
:# Some servers promote micspam, and thus are called micspam servers. Players are encouraged to take turns playing music and use soundclips to entertain the server population.
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:# Some servers promote micspam, and are sometimes referred to as "micspam servers". Players are encouraged to take turns playing music and use soundclips to entertain the server population.
  
  
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: The collectivized area of an Engineer and his buildings.
 
: The collectivized area of an Engineer and his buildings.
  
−
;Newb / Newbie
+
;N00b / Noob / Nub / Newb / Newbie
−
: Someone who is new to the game.
+
: A derogatory term used to imply that a player is new to the game and/or unskilled.
−
 
 
−
;N00b / Noob / Nub  
 
−
: A derogatory term used to imply a player is new to the game and therefore unskilled.
 
  
 
;OP
 
;OP
−
:OP is an acronym of overpowered. This means something has too much power.
+
: Acronym for "overpowered", in reference to [[wikipedia:Game_balance|game balance]].
  
 
;Owned / Pwned  
 
;Owned / Pwned  
−
: A term used to inform a defeated player that they have been thoroughly beaten to an unseemly degree.
+
: A term applied a player that has been defeated such that it is humiliating to them.
  
 
;Pipebomb  
 
;Pipebomb  
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;Piss  
 
;Piss  
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:Term for the [[Sniper]]'s [[Jarate]] unlock
+
: Slang [[Sniper]]'s [[Jarate]] unlock.
  
 
;Poof / Poofing  
 
;Poof / Poofing  
−
: Term for the [[compression blast]] ability.
+
: Slang for the [[Pyro]]'s [[compression blast]] ability.
  
 
;Poofer  
 
;Poofer  
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;Poor and Irish  
 
;Poor and Irish  
−
: A player who does not own any [[hats]], coined by the [[Gentle Manne of Leisure]] in a hidden update page.
+
: A description used for a player who does not own any [[hats]], coined by the [[Gentle Manne of Leisure]] in a hidden update page.
  
 
;Pub  
 
;Pub  
−
: A public server
+
: Abbreviation for "public server".
  
 
;Pubber
 
;Pubber
−
:A usually derogatory term for a player who frequents public servers.
+
: A negative term for a player who frequents public servers.
  
 
;PUG  
 
;PUG  
−
: Pick Up Game/Group, referring to a private game with team compositions determined by out-of-game communication (as opposed to a clan match or pub).
+
: Antonym for "Pick Up Game/Group", referring to a private game with team compositions determined by out-of-game communication (as opposed to a clan match or pub).
  
 
;Rage
 
;Rage
−
: Term for the Charge a [[Soldier]] can build up when using the [[Buff Banner]] unlock
+
: Term that refers to the "Rage" meter a [[Soldier]] builds up when using the [[Buff Banner]] or [[Battalion's Backup]] unlock.
  
 
;Ragequit
 
;Ragequit
−
: When a player leaves the server deliberately straight after getting killed multiple times or getting beaten by the other team (usually out of frustration).
+
: Slang for a player disconnecting from a server, presumably out of frustration, anger, or humiliation associated with a [[wikipedia:Losing_streak_(sport)|losing streak]].
  
 
;Revving  
 
;Revving  
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;RTD / Roll The Dice
 
;RTD / Roll The Dice
−
: An acronym used to trigger a random effect in servers running an RTD plug-in. The temporary effects can range from freezing you in one place, to granting you invisibility to other players. 
+
: A reference to the same command used to trigger a random effect, or "roll the dice", in servers running an [[wikipedia:RTD|RTD plug-in]].
  
 
;RTV / Rock The Vote
 
;RTV / Rock The Vote
−
: An acronym generally used to trigger a map change in servers running an RTV plug-in. After a certain percent of the players in the server type "rtv" in chat, then a map vote will be initiated.
+
: A reference to the same command used to trigger a map vote, or "rock the vote", in servers running an RTV plug-in{{Citation needed|date=October 2010}}.
  
 
;[[Rush]]  
 
;[[Rush]]  
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;Scrim  
 
;Scrim  
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: A focused multiplayer match, often inter-clan.
+
: A focused multiplayer match, often between clans.
  
 
;SG / Sentry / Gun / Turret  
 
;SG / Sentry / Gun / Turret  
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;Sidestab
 
;Sidestab
−
: An alternate name for [[Backstab#Backstabbing Techniques | Spinstab]].
+
: An alternate name for [[Backstab#Backstabbing Techniques|Spinstab]].
  
 
;Sol / Solly  
 
;Sol / Solly  
−
: A [[Soldier]]
+
: A [[Soldier]].
  
 
;[[Spamming]] / Spam  
 
;[[Spamming]] / Spam  
−
: The act of deliberately aiming firepower at a particular area in attempt to get kills;
+
: Can refer to:
−
: An unwanted abundance of something such as chat messages, a specific class or a certain attack;
+
: The act of deliberately concentrating firepower within particular area in an attempt to get kills;
−
: ''See also micspam.''
+
: An unwanted abundance of something such as chat messages, a specific class, or a certain tactic in the game;
 +
: See also: ''Micspam'', ''Cheap''
 +
 
  
 
;Spawn
 
;Spawn
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;Spec  
 
;Spec  
−
: [[Spectate]]
+
: Abbreviation for [[Spectate]].
  
 
;Spy Cap
 
;Spy Cap
−
: Using a Spy to secretly capture a control point by slipping behind enemy lines and uncloaking on the point.
+
: Using a [[Spy]] to secretly capture a control point by slipping behind enemy lines and uncloaking on the point.
  
 
;[[Spy-checking]]
 
;[[Spy-checking]]
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;Spy Crab  
 
;Spy Crab  
−
: A Spy who, by crouching and looking up while having the [[Disguise Kit]] equipped, has attained the movements of a crab. Also refers to the [[taunt]] associated with the Disguise Kit.
+
: A Spy that imitates the movement of a [[wikipedia:Crab|crab]] by crouching and looking up while having the [[Disguise Kit]] equipped. Also refers to the same [[taunt]] associated with the Disguise Kit.
  
 
;Spyro  
 
;Spyro  
−
: A slang term for a [[Spy]] [[disguise]]d as a [[Pyro]]
+
: [[wikipedia:Portmanteau|Portmanteau]] for a [[Spy]] [[disguise]]d as a [[Pyro]]
  
 
;SR / SCO-RES
 
;SR / SCO-RES
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;Stab'n'Sap  
 
;Stab'n'Sap  
−
: The act as a Spy [[backstab]]bing an [[Engineer]] from behind, then immediately switching to the [[Electro Sapper]] and sapping his Sentry Gun before it turns around, then sapping his remaining gear before he respawns.  
+
: Slang for a technique where a [[Spy]] [[backstab]]s an [[Engineer]] from behind, then immediately switches to the [[Electro Sapper]] and saps their Sentry Gun and other buildings before the enemy Engineer can respawn.
  
 
;Stairstab  
 
;Stairstab  
−
: The act of jumping over another player's head from an elevated height as a [[Spy]] and [[backstab]]bing them.
+
: The act of jumping over another player's head from an elevated height as a [[Spy]] and [[backstab]]bing them before they can respond.
  
 
;Steamroll  
 
;Steamroll  
−
: To take capture points/Intelligence/move the cart extremely quickly at the beggining of a game, often resulting in a crushing defeat.
+
: Figurative language describing a very fast completion of the the game's objective after it begins, often in relation to a "crushing defeat".
  
 
;Stickies  
 
;Stickies  
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: [[Sticky bombs]].
+
: Slang for [[Sticky bombs]].
  
 
;Sword and Board
 
;Sword and Board
−
: A Demoman that wields the [[Chargin' Targe]] and the [[Eyelander]], to a lesser extent The [[Scotsman's Skullcutter]].
+
: Slang for a Demoman that wields the [[Chargin' Targe]] and the [[Eyelander]], to a lesser extent The [[Scotsman's Skullcutter]].
 +
: See also: ''Demoknight''
  
 
;Tele / TP  
 
;Tele / TP  
−
: An [[Engineer]]'s [[Teleporter]].
+
: Abbreviation for an [[Engineer]]'s [[Teleporter]].
  
 
;Telefrag
 
;Telefrag
−
:Telefrag is killing a opposite team player by standing on their teleporter exit.
+
: [[wikipedia:Portmanteau|Portmanteau]] for killing a opposite team player by standing on their teleporter exit.
  
 
;[[Turtling]]  
 
;[[Turtling]]  
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;Über / Invuln
 
;Über / Invuln
−
: An [[ÜberCharge]]
+
: Abbreviation for [[ÜberCharge]].
  
 
;Übered  
 
;Übered  
−
: Someone who is being [[ÜberCharge]]d
+
: Someone who is being [[ÜberCharge]]d.
  
 
;UP
 
;UP
−
:UP is an acronym of underpowered. This means something is too weak.
+
: Acronym for "underpowered", in reference to [[wikipedia:Game_balance_(Sports)|game balance]].
  
 
;W+M1
 
;W+M1
−
:literally, {{key|FORWARD}} and {{key|MOUSE1}}
+
: Literally, "{{key|FORWARD}} and {{key|MOUSE1}}" - a derogatory term applied to a suicidally aggressive [[Pyro]], often connotative of a lack of skill.
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:Derogatory term for the act of suicidally attacking head on with the [[Flamethrower]] or [[Backburner]] as a [[Pyro]]. It is also used to imply the Pyro class requires no skill.
 
  
 
;W+M2
 
;W+M2
−
:literally, {{key|FORWARD}} and {{key|MOUSE2}}
+
: Literally, "{{key|FORWARD}} and {{key|MOUSE2}}" - derived from ''W+M1'', the term is similarly used to refer to [[Pyro]]s who only use the [[compression blast]] ability to reflect projectiles, but avoid using the [[Flamethrower]]'s primary fire attack.
−
:Derived from WM+1, used to refer to [[Pyro]]s who only use the [[compression blast]] function to reflect projectiles, but avoid using the primary fire attack on the [[Flamethrower]].
 
  
 
;Wallhugging  
 
;Wallhugging  
−
: Referring to a [[Sniper]] who hides behind walls and only comes out to make a shot.
+
: Tactical slang for a [[Sniper]] hiding behind walls and only revealing himself when attacking.
  
 
;Wrenching  
 
;Wrenching  
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;WTB
 
;WTB
−
: WTB stands for WantToBuy. If someone says WTB it means they are seeking an item.
+
: Acronym for "Want To Buy", indicating that a player is seeking a particular item.
  
 
;WTS
 
;WTS
−
: WTS stands for WantToSell. If someone says WTS it means they are selling an item.
+
: Acronym for "Want To Sell", indicating that a player is selling a particular item.
  
 
;WTT
 
;WTT
−
: WTT stands for WantToTrade. If someone says WTT it means they are seeking or selling an item.
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: Acronym for "Want To Trade", indicating that a player has a particular item trade in mind.
  
 
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A number of unofficial terms find regular usage in the game. This glossary lists some of the more common ones players may see:

Glossary

AFK
Acronym for "Away from keyboard".
Aerial / Air shot / Airshot
The hitting or killing of an opponent in midair, usually following a juggle.
Airblast
Slang for Pyro's compression blast ability.
Backcapping / Back-capturing / Backcapture
See back-capping.
Bodyshot / Bodyshotting
An attack where a Sniper deliberately disregards attempting a headshot and instead aims for an enemy's body.
Bodyshotter
A Sniper that repeatedly bodyshots to intentionally irritate the enemy.
BRB
Acronym for "Be right back".
Buff
Term meaning a change in a player's status, which can include:
  1. A Medic's Overhealing ability, or the state of a player being overhealed (player has been "buffed");
  2. Slang for a weapon or item's game mechanics being improved or made stronger (antonym: nerf);
  3. A charged Buff Banner ready for deployment,
Bunny hopping / bhopping
See Exploits#List of Patched Exploits.
Camping / Spawn Camping
See article.
Cap, Capping, Capped
A control point capture, or the act of capturing a control point.
Carpets / Sticky Carpets
Large groups of sticky bombs that render certain areas impassable until dealt with.
Bomb, the / Kart
Synonyms for the Payload Cart.
Cheap
An adjective applied to a tactic that is effective but requires little skill or effort. Frequent use of these tactics is commonly known as "spamming".
See also: Spamming
Circle strafe
See article
Crit(s)
Abbreviation of Critical hit
Crocket
Portmanteau of a critical-boosted Rocket
Crit ÜberCharge / Kritcharge / Kritz
Slang for a Kritzkrieg's ÜberCharge, or in its verb form being subjected to one.
DC / D/C
Antonym for "disconnected" or "disconnect".
Demo
May refer to
  1. A Demoman;
  2. A demo recording (see Help:Recording demos).
Demoknight
A Demoman that wields the Chargin' Targe in conjunction with the Eyelander or Scotsman's Skullcutter.
DH
Acronym for the Soldier's Direct Hit unlock.
DM
May refer to:
A player or class's "DeathMatch", meaning their combat prowess.
The Arena game mode.
DR
Acronym for the Spy's Dead Ringer unlock. In some contexts, the acronym may also be used to indicate that a Spy is using the Dead Ringer in their loadout.
Engie / Engy
Abbreviation for the Engineer.
Facestab
A Spy's knife attack that registers as a backstab despite appearing to hit their opponent's front.
See also: Backstab: Issues.
Failstab
A knife attack that registers as a normal hit, despite being aimed at an opponent's back.
FAN / FaN
Acronym for the Scout's Force-A-Nature unlock.
Farming
The act of obtaining something more rapidly over time than was originally intended. Could refer to
  1. obtaining achievements in mass
  2. using idling or other methods to obtain hats or weapons via the item drop system
G.R.U
Acronym for Gloves of Running Urgently.
Griefing
See article.
Huntspam / Lucksman / Arrow Spam
Terms for the Huntsman, its 'lucky' qualities being attributed to its large hitboxes (it uses the same hitboxes as flame particles).
Idler
May refer to
  1. someone who is present on the server but is deliberately AFK for a long period of time to earn items via the item drop system;
  2. someone who uses external idling programs or uses idling servers for the same purpose.
Instakill
A kill which is inflicted in a single hit, such as out-of-bounds fall damage, being hit by a train or being caught in the Payload explosion.
Intel / Flag
Abbreviation for for the Intelligence "flag" in Capture the Flag maps.
Juggling
See article.
KDR
Acronym for "Kill-death ratio". May be expressed as a ratio ("27 Kills:7 Deaths") or a decimal number ("1.75 KDR".) Medics will often present their KDR as a ratio of Assists to Deaths, as kills are not usually accumulated in conventional play.
K.G.B

Acronym for Killing Gloves of Boxing.

Knock back
See article.
Lag
The effect experienced by players who display erratic movement due to poor framerates or server connection.
Leeching
A disguised Spy gaining health from an enemy Medic, Dispenser or Payload cart.
Mic
A microphone, used for communication over voice chat.
Micspam
The act of repeatedly playing sounds, music, or generally abusing the game's voice chat feature. This may involve:
  1. using external software to stream sound files
  2. creating noise by singing, blowing into the mic, or simply talking incessantly in order to disrupt others.
  3. Some servers promote micspam, and are sometimes referred to as "micspam servers". Players are encouraged to take turns playing music and use soundclips to entertain the server population.


Mix
See PUG.
Nades
Projectiles fired from the Demoman's Grenade Launcher.
Needle boosting
See article.
Nest
The collectivized area of an Engineer and his buildings.
N00b / Noob / Nub / Newb / Newbie
A derogatory term used to imply that a player is new to the game and/or unskilled.
OP
Acronym for "overpowered", in reference to game balance.
Owned / Pwned
A term applied a player that has been defeated such that it is humiliating to them.
Pipebomb
An alternate name for the projectiles of the Demoman's Grenade Launcher.
Piss
Slang Sniper's Jarate unlock.
Poof / Poofing
Slang for the Pyro's compression blast ability.
Poofer
Term for the normal Flamethrower which has the compression blast ability (see above).
Poor and Irish
A description used for a player who does not own any hats, coined by the Gentle Manne of Leisure in a hidden update page.
Pub
Abbreviation for "public server".
Pubber
A negative term for a player who frequents public servers.
PUG
Antonym for "Pick Up Game/Group", referring to a private game with team compositions determined by out-of-game communication (as opposed to a clan match or pub).
Rage
Term that refers to the "Rage" meter a Soldier builds up when using the Buff Banner or Battalion's Backup unlock.
Ragequit
Slang for a player disconnecting from a server, presumably out of frustration, anger, or humiliation associated with a losing streak.
Revving
Spinning up the Heavy's Minigun using the alternate-fire button.
RTD / Roll The Dice
A reference to the same command used to trigger a random effect, or "roll the dice", in servers running an RTD plug-in.
RTV / Rock The Vote
A reference to the same command used to trigger a map vote, or "rock the vote", in servers running an RTV plug-in[citation needed].
Rush
See article.
Scrim
A focused multiplayer match, often between clans.
SG / Sentry / Gun / Turret
An Engineer's Sentry Gun
Sidestab
An alternate name for Spinstab.
Sol / Solly
A Soldier.
Spamming / Spam
Can refer to:
The act of deliberately concentrating firepower within particular area in an attempt to get kills;
An unwanted abundance of something such as chat messages, a specific class, or a certain tactic in the game;
See also: Micspam, Cheap


Spawn
The area in which you initially spawn and/or any area in which you respawn.
Spawn Camping
A situation in which the enemy team is camping your spawn entrance, killing you as soon as you get out.
Spec
Abbreviation for Spectate.
Spy Cap
Using a Spy to secretly capture a control point by slipping behind enemy lines and uncloaking on the point.
Spy-checking
The act of "checking" teammates and areas where teammates are for Spies.
Spy Crab
A Spy that imitates the movement of a crab by crouching and looking up while having the Disguise Kit equipped. Also refers to the same taunt associated with the Disguise Kit.
Spyro
Portmanteau for a Spy disguised as a Pyro
SR / SCO-RES
Acronym for the Demoman's Scottish Resistance
Stab'n'Sap
Slang for a technique where a Spy backstabs an Engineer from behind, then immediately switches to the Electro Sapper and saps their Sentry Gun and other buildings before the enemy Engineer can respawn.
Stairstab
The act of jumping over another player's head from an elevated height as a Spy and backstabbing them before they can respond.
Steamroll
Figurative language describing a very fast completion of the the game's objective after it begins, often in relation to a "crushing defeat".
Stickies
Slang for Sticky bombs.
Sword and Board
Slang for a Demoman that wields the Chargin' Targe and the Eyelander, to a lesser extent The Scotsman's Skullcutter.
See also: Demoknight
Tele / TP
Abbreviation for an Engineer's Teleporter.
Telefrag
Portmanteau for killing a opposite team player by standing on their teleporter exit.
Turtling
See article
Über / Invuln
Abbreviation for ÜberCharge.
Übered
Someone who is being ÜberCharged.
UP
Acronym for "underpowered", in reference to game balance.
W+M1
Literally, "FORWARD and MOUSE1" - a derogatory term applied to a suicidally aggressive Pyro, often connotative of a lack of skill.
W+M2
Literally, "FORWARD and MOUSE2" - derived from W+M1, the term is similarly used to refer to Pyros who only use the compression blast ability to reflect projectiles, but avoid using the Flamethrower's primary fire attack.
Wallhugging
Tactical slang for a Sniper hiding behind walls and only revealing himself when attacking.
Wrenching
The act of repairing / upgrading a building with your Wrench.
May also be used to refer to the act of killing a Spy.
WTB
Acronym for "Want To Buy", indicating that a player is seeking a particular item.
WTS
Acronym for "Want To Sell", indicating that a player is selling a particular item.
WTT
Acronym for "Want To Trade", indicating that a player has a particular item trade in mind.

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