Fortnite Slang: Talk Like a Battle Royale Pro
Fortnite is the massively popular battle royale game where players fight to be the last one standing on an ever-shrinking map. Whether you’re building forts, gathering loot, or dropping into chaotic combat, Fortnite is all about quick reflexes and creative strategies.
And, of course, the Fortnite community has developed its own unique slang that can make new players feel totally lost.
But how do you know your sweat from your cracked?
Don’t worry, the Slang Hub team is here to help! We’ve gathered 50 of the most popular Fortnite slang terms so you can hit the battlefield sounding like a seasoned pro.
Fortnite Slang Cheat Sheet:
Sweat
A player who tries hard and plays super competitively, often showing off.
“That guy’s a total sweat, building towers in seconds!”Cracked
A player who’s insanely good at the game.
“Bro, you’re cracked at Fortnite!”Build Fight
A battle where both players rapidly build structures while fighting.
“We got into a build fight, and I couldn’t keep up with his edits!”One Pump
Eliminating a player with a single shotgun shot.
“I hit him with a one pump and he was done!”Third-Party
When a player or team interrupts a fight between two others.
“We were winning the fight until we got third-partied!”Bot
Either an AI-controlled player or someone who plays poorly.
“That player’s a total bot, easy kill!”Tilted
Referring to Tilted Towers, a famous (and chaotic) landing spot on the map.
“Let’s drop at Tilted and get some action!”Boxed Like a Fish
Trapping an opponent in a box with builds, leaving them helpless.
“I boxed him like a fish, he didn’t stand a chance!”Pop Off
Performing really well in a match, getting a lot of kills or making clutch plays.
“I totally popped off that game, got 10 kills!”Zone
The safe area of the map, which shrinks as the match progresses.
“We need to move, the zone’s closing in!”Loot
Weapons, ammo, and items found around the map.
“Grab that loot before the storm hits!”Storm
The deadly barrier that forces players into the shrinking safe zone.
“I got caught in the storm and didn’t make it out.”Build
Placing structures like walls, ramps, and floors to defend or gain high ground.
“I need to build quickly, they’re pushing me!”Chug
A term for drinking health or shield potions, often used as “chugging” items.
“Hold on, I’m gonna chug this big pot.”1v1
A one-on-one battle between two players, often to prove skill.
“Meet me at the mountain for a 1v1!”Camp
Staying in one spot for a long time, usually to ambush other players.
“He’s just camping in the bush waiting for people to pass.”Mats
Short for materials—wood, stone, and metal used for building.
“I need more mats if we’re gonna build for the endgame.”Res
Short for revive, meaning to help a downed teammate get back into the fight.
“Quick, res me before the storm gets here!”Drop
The location where you land at the start of a match.
“Let’s drop at Retail Row this time.”Sweaty Sands
A well-known location on the map, famous for having lots of action.
“Sweaty Sands is always packed—get ready for a fight.”Clutch
Making an amazing play under pressure to save the game.
“I clutched the last fight and won the match for us!”Lasered
When a player gets hit by rapid, accurate shots, usually from an assault rifle.
“I lasered that guy from across the map!”High Ground
Having the advantage by being higher up than your opponent, giving you a better position to attack.
“He’s got high ground, we need to knock him down.”Turtle
Building a tight box around yourself for defense.
“He’s turtling up, we’ll need to push him out.”No-Scope
Getting a sniper kill without using the scope to aim.
“I hit a crazy no-scope from the top of the hill!”Push
Moving aggressively toward another player or team to engage them in a fight.
“They’re weak—let’s push them now!”Reboot
Bringing a dead teammate back to life by using a Reboot Van.
“I got your reboot card, I’ll bring you back in a sec.”Crank 90s
A building technique where you rapidly build 90-degree ramps to gain height.
“He cranks 90s so fast, I can’t keep up!”Fish
Using floppers or other fish-based items to quickly heal.
“I’m low on health, gonna fish for some floppers.”Victory Royale
Winning a Fortnite match by being the last player or team standing.
“We got the Victory Royale, let’s go!”XP Grind
Playing a lot to level up quickly and earn experience points (XP).
“I’ve been XP grinding all weekend to get that new skin.”Creative
A mode in Fortnite where players can build their own custom maps and games.
“Let’s hop into Creative and practice building.”Edit
Changing a part of a build (like a wall or ramp) to create doors, windows, or openings.
“I edited through his wall and surprised him!”GG
“Good game,” used to show respect at the end of a match.
“GG, that was a close one!”Pickaxe
The tool used to gather materials or eliminate players in a melee attack.
“I ran out of ammo, so I had to pickaxe him to finish the fight!”Snipe
Taking out a player from a long distance with a sniper rifle.
“I hit a 200-meter snipe, it was insane!”Zone Wars
A creative mode game where players simulate endgame battles with a moving storm.
“Let’s play Zone Wars to practice for late-game fights.”Bots Lobby
A match filled with less skilled players or AI-controlled characters.
“That was such a bot lobby, we barely had to try!”Flopper
A type of fish in the game used for quick healing.
“Grab those floppers to heal up after the fight.”Minis
Small shield potions that give you 25 shield points.
“I’ve got minis for you if you need some shield.”Third-Party
When a third team joins a fight between two other teams.
“We got third-partied and had no chance!”Sweaty
Describes players who play Fortnite competitively and aggressively.
“Watch out, we’re up against some sweaty players.”Shield
The extra layer of protection on top of your health bar.
“I’m out of shield—do you have any big pots?”Rotation
Moving from one part of the map to another, especially to avoid the storm.
“Let’s rotate early to get a good spot in the next zone.”Loot Goblin
A player who grabs all the loot, even if it’s not theirs.
“Stop being a loot goblin and share the mats!”Solo
Playing by yourself in a match, without any teammates.
“I’m gonna play solo for a bit and work on my builds.”Double Pump
Quickly switching between two shotguns to deal massive damage (no longer possible).
“I miss the days of the double pump—those were good times!”FNCS
Fortnite Champion Series, the top competitive tournament in Fortnite.
“Did you watch the FNCS finals last weekend?”Toxic
A player who acts rudely or disrespectfully toward others in the game.
“That guy was so toxic, he kept taunting after every kill.”Sweat Mode
Going full tryhard and playing as competitively as possible.
“I’m turning on sweat mode—let’s win this game!”
Now you’re ready to drop in and dominate your next Fortnite match, armed with all the right lingo!
