noun Gaming Slang

camper

· noun · gaming

A player who won't budge from one spot, usually tucked in a corner.

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Definitions

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Someone who parks in one position — a corner, a window, behind a door — and waits for kills instead of moving. Effective, infuriating, and a classic source of lobby rage.

“Same camper in the same corner every round, just pre-fire it this time.”
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As a verb, 'camping' is the act of holding a spot rather than pushing.

“Quit camping spawn and actually play the objective.”
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camper In A Sentence

Same camper in the same corner every round, just pre-fire it this time.
Quit camping spawn and actually play the objective.

Origin & Usage

One of the oldest FPS slang terms, dating to early multiplayer shooters; 'camp' = set up and stay put.

People Also Ask

Is a camper the same as a rat?

Close cousins. A camper holds one strong spot for kills; a rat hides in unexpected places to survive and ambush. Lots of overlap.

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