Gaming Glossary

LFG

Looking For Group — searching for teammates.

5-Stack

A full team of 5 players queuing together.

Duo / Trio

A group of 2 or 3 players looking for more.

Ranked

Competitive mode with visible rank/rating.

ELO

Rating system measuring player skill.

Smurf

Experienced player on a low-rank account.

Meta

Most Effective Tactics Available.

Callout

Communication about enemy positions.

Anchor

Player defending the objective site.

Roamer

Player leaving objective to create pressure.

Entry Frag

First kill of a round.

Clutch

Winning a disadvantaged situation (e.g. 1v3).

Peek

Briefly exposing yourself for info or a shot.

Crossfire

Two players holding angles covering each other.

Trade

Killing an enemy right after they kill your teammate.

Rotate

Moving to another map area in response to enemies.

GG

Good Game — sportsmanship at match end.

Toxic

Negative behavior like flaming or griefing.

Carry

Player performing much better than teammates.

Boost

Higher-ranked player helping a friend climb.