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TAS

TAS

TAS (verb) means In gaming slang, to make or take part in a tool-assisted speedrun — completing a video game unusually fast or precisely with the help of emulator tools like slow-motion or frame-by-frame input. Example: “He spent months tasing the level to shave off every possible frame.”

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In gaming slang, to make or take part in a tool-assisted speedrun — completing a video game unusually fast or precisely with the help of emulator tools like slow-motion or frame-by-frame input.
"He spent months tasing the level to shave off every possible frame."

How to use TAS

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGamer slang for using special tools (not normal play) to complete a game as fast or as perfectly as possible, then usually sharing the recorded run online.

When to use it

Very informal, niche gaming/speedrunning jargon — it comes from the abbreviation TAS ("tool-assisted speedrun") turned into a verb.

Word forms

TASed past tense, TASes singular

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Etymology

The verb sense is derived from the noun sense.

Rhymes for TAS

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Frequently asked questions

What does “TAS” mean?

The word “TAS” means in gaming slang, to make or take part in a tool-assisted speedrun — completing a video game unusually fast or precisely with the help of emulator tools like slow-motion or frame-by-frame input. In plain terms, gamer slang for using special tools (not normal play) to complete a game as fast or as perfectly as possible, then usually sharing the recorded run online.

How do you pronounce “TAS”?

“TAS” is pronounced TAS (/ˈtæs/ in IPA).

How do you use “TAS” in a sentence?

Here is “TAS” used in a sentence: “He spent months tasing the level to shave off every possible frame.”

What part of speech is “TAS”?

“TAS” is a verb.

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