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collective knowledge, traditions, beliefs, and stories passed down within a culture or community, typically through storytelling
the backstory or hidden details of a fictional character, series, or online universe
What does "lore" mean in internet slang?
The structure is a simple noun borrowed from traditional storytelling, but in internet culture it refers specifically to the accumulated backstory or hidden details of a fictional character, series, game, or online universe. It is used when fans dig into background information not explicitly shown in the main plot, such as item descriptions, developer interviews, or environmental clues. People typically say "the lore goes deep" or "lore drop" when new information expands their understanding of a world.
