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# gaming

Gen Z[#gaming](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/gaming/)

**Meaning.** Gaming is often used to describe someone who is deeply engaged in playing video games.

See it in a sentence

He's been gaming all day, totally hooked on the new release.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z · this one

    gaming,[EZ](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/ez/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer

    No word for this one yet.

- Plain English

    gaming is often used to describe someone who is deeply engaged in playing video games

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## Related slang

- [EZ](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/ez/): Gaming shorthand for 'good game, easy', bragging that a win came easily.
- [FFA](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/ffa/): Free-for-all, a multiplayer game mode where everyone competes alone.
- [GG](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/gg/): 'Good game,' said after a match; can be sincere or sarcastic.
- [IGL](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/igl/): 'In-game leader,' the player who directs a team's strategy.

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