Definition

A gaming tactic that's devastatingly effective but requires minimal skill, making it universally despised by players who actually practice. Using cheap tactics is like winning an argument by screaming—technically it works, but everyone hates you for it.

Example Usage

In Halo 2, the plasma pistol combo was so cheap that entire friendship groups would fragment over its use.

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