The dictionary of all Free Fire words and expressions
Loot? Skin? Ranked? Carry? If you are new to Free Fire or the world of Battle Royales , there may be words and expressions that you don’t quite understand what they mean. Each genre has its own terms that players and professionals use daily, and it’s good to know them. For this reason, we have compiled a list with the vocabulary of this famous game.
As you will see, most of the words are in English. It is common for online games to adopt terminology from that language, due to the habit of veteran players of naming everything in English. For that reason, take this as a survival guide to better communicate and understand Free Fire matches .
What are you waiting for? Discover all the words and expressions of Free Fire !
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Carry
This word literally means “carry”, but the expression “carry in Free Fire ” goes beyond that. When we say that one player carries another, what we mean is that he is winning the game alone. In the context of ranked , the word “carry” is also used to say that someone of high rank is helping another person of lower rank to rise in the ranking.
For example: you are a Heroic player. You create a new account to play as a duo with your friend. Thanks to your skill and knowledge of the game, you help him rise from Bronze to Diamond. You have carried your friend!
Airdrops
Airdrops are supply boxes dropped by planes flying over the battlefield. They can appear randomly, or by using an item called “Call Airdrop”. The content of these boxes may vary, but they usually contain ammunition, grenades, weapons, first aid kits, etc.
AFK
AFK comes from the English “Away From Keyboard”, that is, far from the keyboard. On several occasions, you will find characters who are completely still, standing, without moving. No matter how much you wait, they don’t move! The player is probably AFK, meaning he’s gone to make dinner, pee, or maybe he’s taking a phone call.
It is common that, within the squads, someone announces that they are leaving “AFK”. If that happens, it will be time to cover his back until he returns to continue playing.
AR (Assault Rifles)
This term refers to a specific type of ammunition: assault rifles. These rifles require AR ammunition, which is found throughout the map and in weapons of the same class. For example, if you have an M14, SCAR or AK, you better look for ARs or you won’t be able to use these weapons!
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Bug / Buged
We would all like games to work perfectly, but that is never the case. When there is a reproducible bug in Free Fire , we call it a bug. At times when we see that something is not going the way we want, it is common to say that it is “bugged.” However, several players take advantage of the bugs to their advantage!
Bot
Bots are characters controlled by the game’s artificial intelligence. It is common to see them in your first games of Free Fire but, as time goes by, there will be fewer bots and more players.
Botsita
Botsita is a term used by several girls who make Free Fire gameplay videos or direct gameplay videos from said game. In a way, it is a joke towards the word “bot”, which we have explained just before. Botsita is like the feminine version of that word.
Ban
It is a term referring to the expulsion of a player. This game, like all the others, does not tolerate certain toxic behaviors and, if you are caught or reported in any way, you can end up with your account banned. In other words, you will have to create another account from scratch.
Bronze / Bronze
Bronze can be two things: rank or an allusion to the player’s level. The game has a ranking system in which we go from Bronze to Grandmaster, from worst to best. On several occasions, calling another player “bronze” is like telling him that he doesn’t know how to play.
Burst/Bursted
This is a burst-of-bullet firing mode that some weapons have, such as the FAMAS. In turn, explosive damage in general, such as that of shotguns, is also called burst. It is common to talk about this in close-range combat, referring to who can do the most damage in the least time.
Booyah!
Have you won a game and seen this on your screen? Congratulations: you’ve earned yourself a nice Booyah! If you don’t understand what this word really is, it is just an expression that exists in Free Fire that identifies the winners. And, why deny it, it always boosts your morale when they tell you that!
Outside of the game, the expression “Booyah” is used as a sign of joy and extreme happiness at an event.
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Casual
This word can refer to both the game mode and a certain group of players. In Free Fire there is the possibility of playing in modes where you rise through ranks and leagues, while in others you just play to pass the time. The latter is called “Casual mode.” A player who does not usually play to climb ranks, or who only dedicates a short time each day to the game, is also called casual.
Camper / Campero / Campear
The camper is a classic in the world of online games. If you see that there is a player who is always in the same place, doing nothing except eliminating the absent-minded players, that is a camper. They usually have a sniper rifle or any ranged weapon, to facilitate this attitude that is so annoying for some people.
Along the same lines, saying that you are going to camp implies that you will go to a specific area, quickly grab your weapons, and stay in one place as long as you can.
Qualifying
Qualifiers are the competitive mode of Free Fire . Whenever you want to become the best and reach the highest rank or league in the game, you must participate in Ranked and, of course, do very well!
Cheater
It is the English way of saying cheater to players who, in fact, cheat. Still, that’s often said to players who are too good to be true.
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Drops
Drop is a term used to mean that a weapon cannot be found lying around the map, but rather has to be obtained through supply boxes dropped by planes. The great example is the AWM sniper rifle, which you will only find in this way.
Duo
Duo mode can be selected in the game’s main menu. It allows you to play alongside a known partner or someone random. The rest of the players will also be paired, so that there is no unequal conditions during the game.
Danger zone
From time to time, the game will say that the Danger zone has started. If you look at the minimap or the full map frequently, you will also see a red circle at different times during the game. When this happens, stay away from this area! After a few seconds, it will be flooded with explosions and no one inside the circle will be safe.
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EP/PE
At the bottom of the screen and just above the life bar, in the game there is another one called energy points (energy points or PE). It is a yellow bar that we can fill using mushrooms or eliminating enemies, if using the character Miguel. When we lack life, this energy will be used to slowly restore it. It comes very well!
Emotes
Have you wondered what those gestures the characters make during the game are? Dances, greetings, and movements that have nothing to do with shooting or hitting are called emotes. They are gestures that you can unlock and equip to annoy your opponent or celebrate your victory.
Elo
Elo is a term used in many competitive games. It is a way of saying or asking what rank a player is. It can be Elo Bronze II, or Elo Diamond IV. In general, when you play to rank up, you will be at a similar Elo to the rest of the players in the game.
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Guild
Guild is the English word for clan or guild. In this game you can be a lone wolf or be part of a group. If you are in a guild, it will be much easier for you to play in pairs or set up squads.
GM/Grandmaster/Master
Since the inclusion of the highest rank Grandmaster, in one of the 2019 patches, in Free Fire there are now new ways to target the best players. It can be Grandmaster, in English, or its shortened versions GM and Master. Some players are content to be Platinum or Diamond rank, but not the thirstiest ones!
Get to know the new leagues and rewards of the Ranked mode in Free Fire !
Glitch
A glitch is similar to a bug, but with a rather temporary behavior. It is a failure that cannot be reproduced as many times as one wishes.
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HS/Headshot
If there’s one thing experienced players love to do, it’s defeating enemies with headshots. Said in Spanish words, it is about eliminating an opponent with a shot to his head. It is almost always a fatal shot, although it will depend on whether the enemy has a helmet or not, and the weapon you are carrying.
HP/PV
HP refers to the life points that each player has. It is represented as a white bar within the game, and the maximum amount you can have is 200 points. It is important to keep an eye on the bar constantly, to have it as full as possible at all times.
Hack
There are games where you will be eliminated in impossible ways, with players behaving suspiciously. They may be using hacks, that is, codes or programs that give unfair advantages. Don’t fall into the trap of trying Free Fire hacks , because you will possibly be banned!
hardcore
If we previously talked about casual, hardcore is the counterpart. Hardcore players are those who play Free Fire very seriously, fighting to climb the rankings and learning to be the best. If you want to improve, always look for hardcore players.
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Kill/Killstreak
When you do a kill in a game, what you do is kill the enemy. Generally in Battle Royales like Free Fire , that means that you permanently eliminate the player from the game. On the other hand, a killstreak is the same as saying “kill streak.” The game rewards you not only for surviving, but for eliminating various enemies.
Killfeed
This is the name given to the notifications that appear on the screen during the game, when one player eliminates another. As embarrassing as it may sound, it also informs when a player eliminates themselves! You don’t want to be teased, do you? Be the one who eliminates others and watch your back.
Kits
There are different types of kits in the game: upgrade kits, repair kits, and first aid kits. The first two refer to bulletproof vests, which allow you to make them tougher or repair damage. If you need to heal, get yourself a first aid kit. It takes a while to complete the effect, but the healing is considerable.
The big list with all the Free Fire objects !
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Loot
Looting is the most important activity in Free Fire . It’s a way of saying “pick up,” and ultimately it’s about grabbing weapons, items, and ammunition to increase your chances of survival. And loot? It is another way to identify the supplies and weapons that are available on the map from the beginning, unlike drops (explained above).
Know where to loot on the Free Fire Bermuda and Purgatory map .
leaver
Because there are many players in each game, you will notice that some simply leave the field of play. When someone does that, they are often called a leaver, a player who abandons.
Ladder
The ladder is another way of naming the classification by ranks and leagues. For example, when you search for the best players in your region, you will see a ladder with the best 5, 10 or more players. It is just a list but it is ordered from best to worst, and you can access it from the main menu.
Lag
What is a player’s biggest enemy? It’s not the others; neither oneself. The worst thing that can happen to you is to have lag, that is, latency or stops in your internet connection. If this happens to you, you will begin to see everything in fits and starts and you will not be able to play fluidly. If you suffer from lag, you will surely be eliminated without knowing how.
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minimap
The minimap, or simply minimap, appears in the upper left corner of your screen. When playing the games, it is important to look at it since it informs you of the dangers that are near you and where you should go to reach the safe area.
One-handed / One-handed
Manco is a term widely used among Spanish speakers, both to annoy and joke. It means that the player is not good or that he has made a mistake in an important play, which usually ends in “you are very one-handed.” Make an effort and don’t give others a chance to call you that!
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Number of left
This figure shown in the game statistics has raised several doubts. If we go to the English language, we will see that it is called “Knockdowns”. That is to say, the “Number of kills” figure is nothing more than the number of times we have knocked down an enemy player, without counting whether we have finished them off or not (that is a separate statistic). I hope we have clarified your doubt!
Noob
Have you ever been called that? For sure yes! We have all suffered this at many times with Free Fire and other games. A noob is basically someone who doesn’t know how to play or is very bad at it, a person who has a lot to learn. This word is often used to annoy others.
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Pro
There are players who compete in leagues and tournaments to prove that they are the best or for the prizes they have. O The two! In any case, these are professionals or pros, as they are usually called. In addition, a pro is also called someone who is very good at the game or has done a great feat, even if they are not a professional per se.
Wall
Don’t be fooled; We are not talking about any wall of a building or ruined house. In the game there is a special grenade that creates an ice wall, and YouTubers often call it a wall or a block. It is a very useful item because it gives you extra protection against enemies.
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Ranked / Ranking / Rank
Ranked is the English way of naming the Ranked mode, mentioned earlier in this guide. In this mode, you compete against other players to rise in rank and league.
Ranking refers to what level each player is at, the rank that each player has and the position in the regional or global classification.
Ranking usually means that you are playing in a ranked game (” I’m going to rank for a couple of hours! “). There is also another meaning: if you tell someone that they must rank high to enter your clan, what you are telling them is that they must have a high rank to enter.
Rush / Rushear
This is a way of playing that some people have. When someone likes to run a lot from one place to another or tries to accomplish a goal as quickly as possible, they are called rushing.
Ragequit
Similar to the term “leaver”, in this case the player releases all his fury and anger before leaving the game. There are moments that can be frustrating for different people, and they react this way. Not everyone has the same temper!
Reward
Rewards are the rewards or prizes we receive after meeting certain objectives, such as reaching a rank or completing a mission.
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Smurf
When you start playing and take your first steps in Ranked mode, sometimes you will meet good players. So good that it is suspicious. These are probably smurfs, secondary accounts of people who have already reached high rankings with their main account. Reasons why they do this? Wanting relaxed games, trying new things, not wanting to try too hard, etc.
Skin
In updates, main menu, YouTube videos and more places you will see this term many times. It’s nothing more than the different looks you can unlock for your characters. Not only that: you can also get skins for your weapons, which enhance some attributes and worsen others.
Only
This game mode can be selected in the main menu, the same happens when you want to play in Duo or Squad. If you choose this mode, you will go alone against other players who are also going alone, without pairs or alliances. It is the absolute expression of all against all!
Squad
This last modality allows us to assemble a large team of players, or pair up with many other unknowns. In any case, the big difference about playing in Squad compared to Duo or Solo is that everyone will be playing in squads. You will have support on all sides, but so will the enemies!
SMG
SMG is the acronym for Submachine Gun, referring to submachine guns or machine guns. To use these weapons throughout the game, you will need to collect enough SMG bullets. If not, time to change weapons!
Know all the weapons in Free Fire and which ones are best!
sniper
Sniper is the way to say sniper or sniper rifle in English. It alludes both to weapons of that type and to the players who love to carry that weaponry. A good sniper can be deadly, and never be found!
Shotgun
Shotgun is the way to say shotgun in English. It is a very powerful type of weapon in close range combat.
SG Ammo
In order to use Free Fire shotguns , you will need to collect ammunition for those weapons. The ammunition type is called SG Ammo. In the game you will see it that way, even though it is in Spanish.
Spray
Spray is not a term widely used outside of English speakers, but sometimes it is good to know the word if you are in a squad with other players. Spray means to spray, to fire a hail of bullets at the enemy without trying to aim. It serves to cover your teammates so they can surprise them from other sides.
Safe zone
The Safe zone is the white circle that indicates the safe zone. If you always stay inside the circle, you will never be hit by the radiation storm and therefore will not take sustained damage. Try to look at the map or minimap so as not to be left out of this circle. Don’t get lost!
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UAV
The UAV drone appears several times throughout a game. If you get a warning, try not to stay inside the yellow-orange circle, because your position will be exposed to nearby enemies looking at the minimap. If you are away, take a look to know the position of your opponents.