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Rockstar announced Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look for Netflix on August 27, 2026 (3 p.m. ET), with a free YouTube/site drop later that night — while the game remains dated for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
What does Speedrun mean? Finish something as fast as possible — games or real-life tasks. See examples and related slang.
What does Lag mean? Slow response or network delay in a game. See examples and related slang.
What does Copium mean? Joke blend of cope + opium — making excuses after a loss. See examples and related slang.
What does Smurf / Smurfing mean? An experienced player using a low-level account to face weaker opponents. See examples and related slang.
What does Camping mean? Staying in one defensive spot instead of moving around the map. See examples and related slang.
What does IRL mean? In real life. See examples and related slang.
What does Tilted mean? Playing worse because of frustration after a bad moment. See examples and related slang.
What does Throwing mean? Ruining a winnable game — usually by mistakes. See examples and related slang.
What does Carry mean? Lead the team to victory almost single-handedly. See examples and related slang.
What does AFK mean? Away from keyboard — not actively playing. See examples and related slang.
What does Meta mean? Most effective tactics available — the currently dominant strategy or loadout. See examples and related slang.
What does Sweaty mean? Playing with intense try-hard effort, especially in a casual match. See examples and related slang.
What does Buff mean? When something gets strengthened in an update. See examples and related slang.
What does Nerf mean? When developers weaken something overpowered in an update. See examples and related slang.
What does Clutch mean? Succeeding in a high-pressure, do-or-die moment. See examples and related slang.
What does EZ mean? Easy — often a taunt after winning. See examples and related slang.
What does GG mean? Good game — sportsmanship at the end of a match (sometimes sarcastic). See examples and related slang.
Gaming and streaming slang dictionary: GG, EZ, clutch, nerf, buff, sweaty, meta, AFK, camping, smurfing, tilted, chat, copium, and Fanum Tax — explained plainly.
