Meaning of "Ganking"
A jungler (or ganker) makes a surprise attack on a lane and, leveraging their numerical advantage, eliminates or neutralizes the enemy
"As the mid laner pushed the lane, the enemy jungler attempted a gank, and our team was slow to respond with a roam, resulting in us losing a player first."
Related slang words
NexusIn the game, this is the final key structure located deep within each faction's territory; destroying or capturing this stronghold is the decisive move that leads to victory.RichtshowA sarcastic term derived from a play on the phrase "Trick Show," used by Shaco players in League of Legends to describe the stealth- and clone-based "baiting" tactics they commonly employ; it refers to gameplay that disrupts the flow of the match by deceiving opponents with unpredictable movements.RoamingThey employ mobile tactics, moving between lanes rather than staying fixed in one to support allies in combat or go for killsDirty FarmingA selfish act of farming where a laner steals monsters that the jungler should be hunting, reaping the benefits for themselvesInveIn gaming, this is short for "Invade" and refers to a tactic where a small group of players band together to launch a surprise attack or invasion on the enemy base in the very early stages of the game, before minions have spawned.Reverse renewalBy anticipating the enemy jungler's ganking route, we proactively time our response to neutralize or counter their surprise attack.Bot DuoA term referring to a duo consisting of an AD carry and a support player who team up and play together in the bottom laneTop SolarThis is a position (or the player who fills that role) that plays solo on the top lane and focuses on 1v1 laning against the opponent.