TPS

What Does TPS Mean in a Text?

TPS means "Third-Person Shooter."

TPS is an abbreviation used in gaming with the meaning "Third-Person Shooter." In TPS games, play is primarily based on shooting and the player can see their own character on screen.

TPS is often written as 3PS.

Popular TPS games include Uncharted, Resident Evil and Warhawk.

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meaning of TPS

In TPS games players can see their own character on screen.

Summary of Key Points

"Third-Person Shooter" is the most common definition for TPS in Gaming and on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
TPS
Definition:Third-Person Shooter
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

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Examples of TPS in Sentences

Here are examples of TPS being used in conversations:
  • Petra: What sort of games are your favorites?.
  • Claire: Definitely TPS! I love killing things!

Example of TPS Used in a Text

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