PUG

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Gaming Slang

PUG
Stands forPick-up group
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

PUG stands for Pick-up group, a gaming slang abbreviation.

Group of strangers assembled for a dungeon, raid or match, rather than an organized team or guild. Used as a noun and a verb ("pugging a raid").

Example: We pugged the last two spots and somehow cleared it.

Usage notes

PUGs are known for unpredictable quality and lack of coordination, so "PUG" can carry a mildly negative tone. Common in MMORPGs and team games. Not to be confused with the dog breed.

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  • PST – Please send tell
  • PTT – Push-to-talk
  • PvE – Player versus environment
  • PvP – Player versus player
  • PvPvE – Player versus player versus environment
  • PWN – Own (defeat)
  • QoL – Quality of life
  • QQ – Crying (emoticon)

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