noun
Gaming Slang
siphon
· noun · gaming
Instantly gaining health or shield when you eliminate an opponent.
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Definitions
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Down a kill, get a chunk of health or shield back on the spot. It rewards aggression and saves you from getting third-partied the second a fight ends. No healing animation, no downtime.
“Mode's got siphon on, so every knock tops us straight back up, keep pushing.”
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A mechanic, not just slang, but players use 'siphon' as shorthand for that on-kill recovery.
“I'd be dead without the siphon, that double knock healed me to full.”
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siphon In A Sentence
Mode's got siphon on, so every knock tops us straight back up, keep pushing.
I'd be dead without the siphon, that double knock healed me to full.
Origin & Usage
Popularised by Fortnite's health/shield-on-kill 'siphon' feature; the term carried over to other battle royales.
People Also Ask
What does siphon mean in gaming?
It means instantly gaining health or shield the moment you eliminate an opponent.
How do you use siphon in a sentence?
"With siphon on, every kill tops your shield right back up."
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