Gaming
camping
What does camping mean?
Hiding in a fixed position and waiting for enemies to walk by so you can pick them off, instead of moving and fighting. Considered cheap or cowardly by most players.
"He's been camping that corner all match, just rush him together."
Origin
FPS slang dating back to the early multiplayer shooters of the 1990s like Doom and Quake, where 'camping' a spot for kills was already a known taunt. Stayed standard across every shooter since.
Frequently asked questions
What does camping mean in video games?
It means staying in one hidden spot to ambush enemies instead of moving around and playing actively.
Why do people hate campers?
Camping is seen as cheap and boring because it racks up kills with low risk and ruins the pace of the match.
What is spawn camping?
It's waiting by the enemy's respawn point to kill them the second they come back, which is especially frustrating.
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