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used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
of paint or varnish; having the appearance of alligator hide
extremely skilled or talented, often in reference to gameplay
What does "cracked" mean in online gaming slang?
This term became popular in online gaming communities, especially within fast paced shooters like "Fortnite," "Apex Legends," and "Call of Duty." Today, it is used to describe a player who is extremely skilled or talented, often pulling off fast, unexpected, or seemingly impossible moves that leave others impressed or suspicious. Teammates and opponents typically call someone "cracked" as a compliment, though the word can also hint that the player might be cheating because their skill looks unreal. The term borrows from the idea of being "cracked" like broken open or mentally unhinged, but in gaming it means wildly good.
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