Gaming
ninja
What does ninja mean?
Someone who grabs gear that should've gone to someone else — rolling need on stuff they can't use, or as a leader just taking it. A serious reputation-killer.
"He ninja'd the tank trinket on a caster, then hearthed out before anyone could say anything."
Origin
MMO slang from 'ninja looting' — sneakily grabbing loot, named for the stealthy theft.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to a known ninja?
Word spreads fast — get blacklisted from groups and guilds. On older servers a ninja reputation could follow you for good.
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