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| An abbreviation for '''intelligence'''.
 
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! GSB
| An abbreviation for a '''Garlic Salmon Bisque''', a [[Food|food item]].
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| An abbreviation for '''Garlic Salmon Bisque''', a [[Food|food item]].
 
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! TFD
 
! TFD
| An abbreviation for a '''Ten Foot Drop''', a Mixed Drink.
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| An abbreviation for '''Dead Man Walking''', a Mixed Drink.
 
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! HA
 
! HA
 
| An abbreviation for '''HoboArena'''.
 
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| An abbreviation for '''Governor''', a game administrator.
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| An abbreviation for '''Vice Minister''', a player moderator.
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| An abbreviation for '''Secretary''', a message board moderator.
 
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! GD
 
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| An abbreviation for the '''General Discussion''' message board.
 
| An abbreviation for the '''General Discussion''' message board.
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| An abbreviation for the '''Help Desk''' message board.
 
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! NPH
 
! NPH
| An abbreviation for the '''New Player Help''' message board.
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| An abbreviation that refers to the '''Help Desk''' message board, which used to be called '''New Player Help'''.
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! MML
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| An abbreviation for the '''[[Multi Millions Lotto]]''', a special lotto that is held annually.
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! SW
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| An abbreviation for '''[[Duncan's House|Side Wars]]'''.
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| An abbreviation for '''Junior War Chamber'''.
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| An abbreviation for '''War Chamber'''.
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| An abbreviation for '''(war) chamber''' that is found on gang member lists.
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! UFC
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| An abbreviation for '''[[Ultimate Fisty Cuffs]]'''.
 
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! Rape (''v.tr.'')
 
! Rape (''v.tr.'')
| The act of attacking and winning against player who is paid to lose on purpose.
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| The act of attacking and losing against player on purpose.
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| An abbreviation for '''be back later'''.
 
| An abbreviation for '''be back later'''.
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| An abbreviation for '''be right back'''.
 
 
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! rofl
 
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| An abbreviation for '''rolling on [the] flooring laughing'''.
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| An abbreviation for '''rolling on [the] floor laughing'''.
 
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| An abbreviation for '''oh my god'''.
 
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| An abbreviation for '''oh my fucking god'''.
 
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| Textspeak for '''what'''.
 
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| Textspeak for '''I love you'''.
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| Textspeak for '''high five'''.
 
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| An abbreviation for '''fuck my life'''.
 
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| An abbreviation for '''not available'''.
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| An abbreviation for '''et cetera''', which is a Latin expression meaning '''and other things''' or '''and so on'''.
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| An abbreviation for '''nota bene''', which is a Latin expression meaning '''note well'''.
 
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Please note that '''lol''', '''rofl''', and '''lmao''' are often used in an ironic, or satirical, manner.
 
Please note that '''lol''', '''rofl''', and '''lmao''' are often used in an ironic, or satirical, manner.

Revision as of 15:56, 6 January 2011

This is a handy list of slang terms, abbreviations, and colloquialisms exclusive to HoboWars.

For your convenience, a few sayings and abbreviations that are common on the Internet are also included.

HoboWars Terminology

Type Term Definition
Abbreviation T An abbreviation for Awake, which was originally called Tiredness.
Abbreviation lvl An abbreviation for level.
Abbreviation lv An abbreviation for level.
Abbreviation atk An abbreviation for attack.
Abbreviation def An abbreviation for defense.
Abbreviation spd An abbreviation for speed.
Abbreviation pwr An abbreviation for power.
Abbreviation str An abbreviation for strength.
Abbreviation intel An abbreviation for intelligence.
Abbreviation BAC An abbreviation for blood-alcohol content/concentration. Interchangeable with BAL.
Abbreviation BAL An abbreviation for blood-alcohol level. Interchangeable with BAC.
Abbreviation exp An abbreviation for experience.
Abbreviation wep An abbreviation for weapon.
Abbreviation win% An abbreviation for win percentage.
Abbreviation Uni An abbreviation for the University, a location in the City.
Abbreviation adv An abbreviation for adventure.
Abbreviation DP An abbreviation for a Donator Pack.
Abbreviation SGHM An abbreviation for the SuperGlobalHyperMart, a location in the City.
Abbreviation CSCR An abbreviation for City Shopping Cart Racing.
Abbreviation NF An abbreviation for the Northern Fence, a location in Suicide Hill.
Abbreviation BM An abbreviation for Bernard's Mansion, a location in the City.
Abbreviation SB An abbreviation for Smart Bread, a food item.
Abbreviation GSB An abbreviation for Garlic Salmon Bisque, a food item.
Abbreviation TFD An abbreviation for Ten Foot Drop, a Mixed Drink.
Abbreviation DMW An abbreviation for Dead Man Walking, a Mixed Drink.
Abbreviation HBW An abbreviation for HoboWars.
Abbreviation HW An abbreviation for HoboWars.
Abbreviation HW1 An abbreviation for HoboWars.
Abbreviation HBW2 An abbreviation for HoboWars2.
Abbreviation HW2 An abbreviation for HoboWars2.
Abbreviation FBHW An abbreviation for Facebook HoboWars.
Abbreviation HA An abbreviation for HoboArena.
Abbreviation Gov An abbreviation for Governor, a game administrator.
Abbreviation VM An abbreviation for Vice Minister, a player moderator.
Abbreviation Sec An abbreviation for Secretary, a message board moderator.
Abbreviation MB An abbreviation for message board.
Abbreviation DL An abbreviation for the Donator's Lair message board.
Abbreviation F&G An abbreviation for the Fun and Games message board.
Abbreviation FaG An abbreviation for the Fun and Games message board.
Abbreviation GC An abbreviation for the Gang Chatter message board.
Abbreviation GD An abbreviation for the General Discussion message board.
Abbreviation HD An abbreviation for the Help Desk message board.
Abbreviation NHBW An abbreviation for the Non-HoboWars Talk message board.
Abbreviation NHWT An abbreviation for the Non-HoboWars Talk message board.
Abbreviation NPH An abbreviation that refers to the Help Desk message board, which used to be called New Player Help.
Abbreviation MML An abbreviation for the Multi Millions Lotto, a special lotto that is held annually.
Abbreviation SW An abbreviation for Side Wars.
Abbreviation JWC An abbreviation for Junior War Chamber.
Abbreviation WC An abbreviation for War Chamber.
Abbreviation [c] An abbreviation for (war) chamber that is found on gang member lists.
Abbreviation UFC An abbreviation for Ultimate Fisty Cuffs.
Slang Rapeseller (n.) A player who is paid to be attacked by another player and lose.
Slang Rape (v.tr.) The act of attacking and winning against a player who is paid to lose on purpose.
Slang Sticky (n.) An important thread that is automatically at the top of a message board.
Slang Slut (n.) A player who is paid to attack another player and lose.
Slang Slut (v.tr.) The act of attacking and losing against a player on purpose.
Slang 365'd (adj.) Jailed for 365 days; permanently banned from the game.


General Internet Terminology

Type Term Definition
Abbreviation brb An abbreviation for be right back.
Abbreviation afk An abbreviation for away from keyboard.
Abbreviation gtg An abbreviation for got to go.
Abbreviation bbl An abbreviation for be back later.
Abbreviation lol An abbreviation for laugh[ing] out loud.
Abbreviation rofl An abbreviation for rolling on [the] floor laughing.
Abbreviation lmao An abbreviation for laugh[ing] my ass off.
Abbreviation lmfao An abbreviation for laugh[ing] my fucking ass off.
Abbreviation wth An abbreviation for what the hell.
Abbreviation wtf An abbreviation for what the fuck.
Abbreviation omg An abbreviation for oh my god.
Abbreviation omfg An abbreviation for oh my fucking god.
Abbreviation gj An abbreviation for good job.
Abbreviation gg An abbreviation for good game.
Slang newbie A new, inexperienced player; an amateur.
Abbreviation newb An abbreviation for newbie.
Slang n00b An insulting form of newb; an arrogant, ignorant, and/or incompetent player.
Textspeak ne Textspeak for any.
Textspeak l8r Textspeak for later.
Textspeak u Textspeak for you.
Textspeak r Textspeak for are/our.
Textspeak wat Textspeak for what.
Textspeak 143 Textspeak for I love you.
Textspeak ^5 Textspeak for high five.
Abbreviation gtfo An abbreviation for get the fuck out/off.
Abbreviation stfu An abbreviation for shut the fuck up.
Abbreviation tl;dr An abbreviation for too long; didn't read.
Abbreviation OP An abbreviation for original post[er].
Abbreviation smh An abbreviation for shaking my head.
Abbreviation ITT An abbreviation for in this thread.
Abbreviation gf An abbreviation for girlfriend.
Abbreviation bf An abbreviation for boyfriend.
Abbreviation wb An abbreviation for welcome back.
Abbreviation ftw An abbreviation for for the win.
Abbreviation ftl An abbreviation for for the lose/loss.
Abbreviation fml An abbreviation for fuck my life.
Abbreviation N/A An abbreviation for not available.
Abbreviation etc An abbreviation for et cetera, which is a Latin expression meaning and other things or and so on.
Abbreviation NB An abbreviation for nota bene, which is a Latin expression meaning note well.

Please note that lol, rofl, and lmao are often used in an ironic, or satirical, manner.