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TPS

What Does TPS Mean in a Text?

Gaming Slang for Newbies

If you're new to gaming, then there is more to learn than just a game's moves and strategy. Gamers should also be familiar with gaming slang, which has around 200 terms in common usage, many of which are difficult for new players to guess. But, you should persevere. Understanding gaming jargon improves collaboration by helping gamers to convey complex strategies, emotions, and actions quickly. Here is the term you care about:

TPS means "Third-Person Shooter."

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TPS is an abbreviation used in gaming with the meaning "Third-Person Shooter." In TPS games, play is primarily based on shooting and the player can see their own character on screen. TPS is often written as 3PS. Popular TPS games include Uncharted, Resident Evil and Warhawk.

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When I write TPS, I mean this:

meaning of TPS

In TPS games players can see their own character on screen.

Summary of Key Points

"Third-Person Shooter" is the most common definition for TPS in gaming and on messaging apps like Instagram.
TPS
Definition:Third-Person Shooter
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of TPS in Sentences

Here are examples of TPS in conversations:
  • Petra: What sort of games are your favorites?.
  • Claire: Definitely TPS! I love killing things!

Example of TPS Used in a Text

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