Gaming
siphon
What does siphon mean?
Down a kill, get a chunk of health or shield back on the spot. It rewards aggression and saves you from getting third-partied the second a fight ends. No healing animation, no downtime.
"Mode's got siphon on, so every knock tops us straight back up, keep pushing."
Origin
Popularised by Fortnite's health/shield-on-kill 'siphon' feature; the term carried over to other battle royales.
Frequently asked questions
What does siphon mean in gaming?
It means instantly gaining health or shield the moment you eliminate an opponent.
How do you use siphon in a sentence?
"With siphon on, every kill tops your shield right back up."
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