Lamer Meaning in English
word
ˈɫeɪmɝ
LAY-mur
lˈeɪmɐ
LAY-muh
Definition
A 'lamer' is a slang term, mostly in computing and gaming, for someone with little skill or knowledge, usually used in a mocking or insulting way.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, internet/gamer slang. Often mildly insulting; not appropriate in formal speech. Used for people who pretend to know more than they do or don't improve their skills. Sometimes confused with 'newbie', but 'lamer' implies unwillingness to learn.
Spanish: friki (informática) - novato (sentido despectivo; argot)Portuguese (BR): iniciante (gíria) - lamer (gíria para pessoa inexperiente)Portuguese (PT): lamer (gíria para pessoa inexperiente) - novato (sentido depreciativo; informática)Chinese (Simplified): 菜鸟 (网络用语)Chinese (Traditional): 菜鳥 (網路用語)Hindi: अनाड़ी (इंटरनेट स्लैंग) - नौसिखिया (तिरस्कारपूर्वक)Arabic: مبتدئ (لغة الإنترنت) - هاوٍ (تحقيرية)Bengali: কাচ্চা - অপটু (ইন্টারনেট স্ল্যাং)Russian: ламмер - нуб (оскорбительно)Japanese: ラマー - ヘタクソ（ネットスラング）Vietnamese: gà mờ - tay mơ (trong game/máy tính)Korean: 라머 - 허접 (게임/인터넷 은어)Turkish: lamer - acemi (alayca) - beceriksiz (alayca)Urdu: لامر - ناتجربہ کار (گیم/انٹرنیٹ بول چال میں)Indonesian: lamer - noob (kasar/sebagai ejekan)
Example Sentences
He's such a lamer when it comes to computers.
basic
Don't be a lamer—learn the game rules first!
basic
The online forum quickly ignores lamers.
basic
You can spot a lamer—they ask for cheat codes before even trying.
natural
That was such a lamer move—he quit just because he lost.
natural
Ignore the lamers in the chat—they just want attention.
natural