Gaming
peel
What does peel mean?
Disengaging from your own fight to peel attackers off a teammate under pressure, usually your squishy backline. Selfless play that wins teamfights.
"Their Genji dove our Ana, I had to peel back and body-block for her."
Origin
Hero shooter and MOBA terminology for turning back to defend an ally.
Frequently asked questions
What does peel mean in gaming?
To peel is to drop back and protect a teammate who's getting jumped, pulling attention or enemies off them.
How do you use peel in a sentence?
"Peel for the carry, he's getting focused!"
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