verb
Gaming Slang
peel
· verb · gaming
Dropping back to protect a teammate who's getting jumped.
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Definitions
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Disengaging from your own fight to peel attackers off a teammate under pressure, usually your squishy backline. Selfless play that wins teamfights.
“Their Genji dove our Ana, I had to peel back and body-block for her.”
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Big in Overwatch and other hero shooters. Tanks and flex DPS peel for healers and snipers getting dived.
“Reinhardt, peel! The support's about to die back here.”
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peel In A Sentence
Their Genji dove our Ana, I had to peel back and body-block for her.
Reinhardt, peel! The support's about to die back here.
Origin & Usage
Hero shooter and MOBA terminology for turning back to defend an ally.
People Also Ask
What does peel mean in gaming?
To peel is to drop back and protect a teammate who's getting jumped, pulling attention or enemies off them.
How do you use peel in a sentence?
"Peel for the carry, he's getting focused!"
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