phrewt

Definition

Gaming slang for a newbie, loser, or someone who's clueless—basically the digital equivalent of calling someone incompetent. Often used in online shooters to mock players who keep dying in spawn.

Example Usage

That phrewt just shot himself with a rocket launcher; he definitely shouldn't be on our team.

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