TOXIC

What Does TOXIC Mean in a Text?

TOXIC means Bad Attitude and Behavior in an online gaming context.

It is not uncommon for a player to feel aggrieved in some way. There could be no particular reason for this, or the player could feel ganged up on, underestimated, or undervalued.

Whatever the reason, a player who is constantly complaining, tutting, or swearing is described as TOXIC.

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meaning of TOXIC

"Bad Attitude and Behavior"

Summary of Key Points

"Bad Attitude and Behavior" is the most common definition for TOXIC on online gaming forums.
TOXIC
Definition:Bad Attitude and Behavior
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of TOXIC in Sentences

Here is an example of TOXIC being used in an online conversation:
  • Jack: FFS! That's not fair.
  • Jack: Oh, FFS! Give me a break.
  • Jack: FFS! Why me?
  • Mark: You're getting a bit TOXIC, bro.
  • Jack: It's not me. It's you!
  • Mark: Calm yourself, mate. Don't be SALTY. No one likes a TOXIC player in their team.

Example of TOXIC Used in a Text

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