In the chat someone was called a “lamer” and you don’t know what that means? We’ll tell you what’s behind the term and how you use it.
Here you can find out everything about “Lamer”. (Source: lenanet / depositphotos.com
That means Lamer: Trantüte
The English expression “Lamer” means something like “Trantüte”. In the online community, the term is used disparagingly for someone who is annoying or, to put it casually, is simply annoying.
A lamer is characterized by the fact that he throws his half-knowledge around, but either one unsuspecting noob or Wannabe expert is. Often times a lamer does not behave fairly like one Cheater or Camper, so don’t pay attention to the netiquette.
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The term is also used in the gaming forum, with “Lamer” rather than “Griefer” are designated.
Origin of the term Lamer
The term “lamer” was already in use in the 1980s. Back then, the term was used in hacking circles for someone with no specialist knowledge. Similar to today’s interpretation of a smartass or Dullis.
This is how you use Lamer
You can easily use the term “lamer” yourself if you are active in the internet community. If someone disturbs the chat, for example by provocative statements, spamming or the like, you can call them a “lamer”.
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