Gaming
meaty
What does meaty mean?
You space or time a move so it connects on its last active frames instead of its first. The opponent eats it the instant they rise, and you get way more frame advantage — sometimes enough to combo off it.
"Knock him down, dash in, and hit him with a meaty for a free combo on wake-up."
Origin
Fighting game community (FGC).
Frequently asked questions
What does meaty mean in fighting games?
A meaty is an attack timed to land on its dying active frames as the opponent wakes up, giving you maximum plus frames.
How do you use meaty in a sentence?
"Hit them with a meaty on wake-up so you stay plus and keep pressure."
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