contraction
Uncommon
int
Int (contraction) means a casual short form of "isn't" or "is not.". Example: “That int right, is it?”
contraction
1
A casual short form of "isn't" or "is not."
"That int right, is it?"
verb
1
(gaming slang) To deliberately throw away a match by getting your character killed on purpose, often to hand the enemy an advantage.
"He got tilted and started inting in the last round."
"Our support player kept inting on purpose, so we lost the whole match."
"If you int again, the team will report you to the moderators."
How to use int
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a regional contraction of "isn't," or gamer slang for sabotaging your own team by dying on purpose.
When to use it
The gaming sense is very informal slang, mostly seen in online multiplayer chat and streaming communities.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- ints
- Past tense
- inted
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Etymology
The gaming sense is a back-formation from "inting," itself a shortening of "intentional/intentionally feeding" — losing on purpose in an online match.
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What does “int” mean?
The word “int” means a casual short form of "isn't" or "is not.". In plain terms, either a regional contraction of "isn't," or gamer slang for sabotaging your own team by dying on purpose.
How do you use “int” in a sentence?
Here is “int” used in a sentence: “That int right, is it?”
What part of speech is “int”?
Depending on how it is used, “int” can be a contraction and a verb.
Is “int” a common word?
“Int” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “int” have?
“Int” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a casual short form of "isn't" or "is not.".
What does "int" mean in gaming slang?
In gaming, to "int" means to deliberately throw away a match by getting your own character killed on purpose, often to give the opposing team an advantage. It is considered a form of intentional feeding and is usually treated as a punishable offense in competitive games.
Is "int" the same as "feeding" in games?
Not exactly. Feeding usually means dying repeatedly through carelessness or poor play, while inting specifically implies doing so on purpose, often out of frustration or to sabotage the team.
Why do some people write "int" instead of "isn't"?
As a casual contraction, "int" is an informal short form of "isn't" or "is not," used mainly in speech-like or dialect writing rather than formal English.
