Gaming
feed
What does feed mean?
A meal, especially a satisfying one; 'a feed' means something to eat.
"I'm starving, let's go get a feed."
Origin
From the idea of 'feeding' the enemy resources through your deaths, born in MOBAs like Dota in the 2000s. Now used across many competitive games for chronic dying.
Frequently asked questions
What does feed mean in gaming?
It means dying over and over, which gives the enemy free gold, experience, or score. It makes your opponents stronger.
What does inting mean?
Inting is intentional feeding, dying on purpose to grief your own team or throw the game. It's a bannable offense in most games.
Is feeding always on purpose?
No. Most feeding is just a player having a bad game, while inting is the deliberate version. Tone and context tell you which is meant.
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