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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When I write TOXIC, I mean this:
"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: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  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
TOXIC
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