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CAMPING

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Gaming Slang for Newbies

If you're new to gaming, then there is more to learn than just a game's moves and strategy. Gamers should also be familiar with gaming slang, which has around 200 terms in common usage, many of which are difficult for new players to guess. But, you should persevere. Understanding gaming jargon improves collaboration by helping gamers to convey complex strategies, emotions, and actions quickly. Here is the term you care about:

Camping means Staying In One Spot.

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In gaming, the term Camping refers to the tactic of staying in one spot for an extended period of time, usually in order to ambush other players. Camping is a controversial tactic, typically used in FPS (First Person Shooter) games. The main objection is that it gives the Camping player an unfair advantage, whilst they are actually contributing nothing to the game. Check out our comprehensive glossary of gaming terms.

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When I write Camping, I mean this:

meaning of Camping

"Staying In One Spot"

Summary of Key Points

"Staying In One Spot" is the most common definition for Camping on gaming forums.
Camping
Definition:Staying In One Spot
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of Camping in Sentences

Here is an example of Camping in a conversation:
  • Jock: That NEWB took me out again!
  • Jen: Someone needs to tell him that there is no honor in Camping.

Example of Camping Used in a Text

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