What does ‘frag’ mean in gaming?
Derived from the fragmentation grenade, a commonly used item in shooter games, the word frag has become more than just the name of an item.
The word “frag” in gaming is regularly used as a substitute for “kill” or “eliminate.”
If you’re on a killing spree and down many opponents, you might say “I’m fragging” to brag to your teammates about all the eliminations you’re getting.
While the term is now used to describe success in-game, its origins are much grimmer.