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(in Fortnite) to build rapid 90-degree turns repeatedly to gain height; used in the progressive form
What does "to crank 90s" mean in gaming slang?
It is used in the progressive form (cranking 90s) to describe building rapid 90 degree turns repeatedly in order to gain height quickly during a fight, most famously in "Fortnite." Players crank 90s to secure the high ground advantage over an opponent, often practicing the repetitive motion in creative mode to build muscle memory for real matches. The term originated within the "Fortnite" competitive community around 2018, where "crank" means to execute a mechanical action very fast, and "90s" refers to the sharp 90 degree rotation of each ramp or wall placement.
