Gaming
zerg
What does zerg mean?
A big, uncoordinated clump of players that overwhelms an objective just by piling bodies on it. There's no real plan beyond 'everyone hit that thing'.
"No strategy, we just zerged the keep and hoped for the best."
Origin
Derived from the insectoid Zerg faction of Blizzard's 1998 game StarCraft, whose 'zerg rush' swarm tactic became a household gaming term. Blizzard itself named the race; the verb spread through the RTS and MMO communities.
Frequently asked questions
What does zerg mean?
To overwhelm opponents with sheer numbers instead of skill, named after StarCraft's swarming Zerg race.
Where did zerg come from?
From Blizzard's 1998 game StarCraft and its signature 'zerg rush' tactic.
Is zerging cheating?
No, it's a legitimate if unsubtle strategy — winning by mass and speed rather than tactics.
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