Whiff
A missed shot that should have hit — usually an open angle or short-range engagement. The most-streamed CS clip type.
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Smurf
A player at a higher skill level using a lower-rank account. CS2 has a smurfing problem at every rank level; Premier vs comp ranks help isolate.
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Eco round
A round where the team intentionally saves money to afford a better buy next round. Typically held with pistols and minimal armor. Pistol-round losers often eco round 2.
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Force buy
Buying a budget rifle (Galil/FAMAS) + armor + nades when you can't afford a full buy. Risky but can win against full-buy opponents through map control.
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Clutch
Winning a 1vN round as the last surviving player. The 1vX bonus pays extra cash per killed enemy. See /clutch/ for tactical scenarios.