- Most oftenly used in gaming to insult someone on an opposing team who is trash-talking you.
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clipping noun
A derogatory term used to downplay the significance of a person’s presence. A ‘rando’ is typically seen in the background, lurking in places where they have not been invited, or isolated in large groups, not interacting with anybody.
Etymology : Clipping of the word ‘random.’ Became popularized within the gaming community as an insult for enemy players that also did not violate any of the allowed language restrictions.
Source : “Dude, stop talking trash. You are literally such a rando. Get off your computer and get a life” - Armin Abaye (friend), July 2018, while playing a competitive online multiplayer video game.
Last modified: 13 December 2019