interjection Gaming Slang

PauseChamp

/ˈpɔːztʃæmp/ · interjection · slang

A tense, anticipating Pepe emote for the suspense of waiting to see what happens.

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Definitions

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Marks the held-breath beat right before a clutch or punchline.

“Score's tied, last shot, PauseChamp.”
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Used as a word for 'wait for it' or holding your breath in expectation.

“PauseChamp the patch notes drop in 5 minutes.”
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A Twitch emote of Pepe peeking with anticipation, spammed during a moment of suspense before a reveal.

“He's about to open the loot box, PauseChamp.”
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PauseChamp In A Sentence

PauseChamp will the speedrun world record fall tonight
drafting the final pick PauseChamp
PauseChamp everyone waiting to see if the trade goes through

Origin & Usage

A BetterTTV emote built from a peeking Pepe, named after the 'Champ' emote convention. It spread around 2019 as the go-to suspense reaction on Twitch.

Variants PausePogChamp
Tags #gen-z#meme#twitch#emote

People Also Ask

What does PauseChamp mean on Twitch?

It means 'wait for it,' capturing suspense before a reveal. It's a peeking, anticipating Pepe emote.

When do people use PauseChamp?

Right before a clutch play, a loot reveal, or any moment where the outcome is about to drop.

Is it related to PogChamp?

Only in naming style; PauseChamp is about anticipation, while PogChamp is about the excitement after something cool happens.

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