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Outsiders say weapon upgrade broadly, whereas insiders use "attachment" to mean add-ons like scopes, grips, or barrels improving weapon function.

Outsiders describe cosmetic changes as skins, but in Call of Duty, "blueprints" refer to weapon skins or configurations insiders recognize.

Outsiders refer generally to the genre, while insiders use the franchise name as a specific identifier for their community and shared experience.

Insiders use "callout" to describe specific sounds or locations communicated among teammates, whereas outsiders use the generic term sound cue.

While outsiders describe the currency generically, insiders know "COD Points" as the franchise's specific in-game currency for purchases.

Outsiders refer generally to competitive matches, insiders use "esports" to describe organized professional play.

Insiders lump all throwable damage devices under "lethal," differentiating them from tactical gear, which has other names.

Though both terms refer to waiting phases, insiders specifically call it the "loading lobby," emphasizing the social area before gameplay starts.

Casual viewers describe the game session as a general match, whereas insiders say "lobby" to denote the pre-game or match grouping area.

This term remains consistent; however, insiders might refer to specific areas or callouts within maps in specialized language.

Insiders use "playlist" to refer to different game mode selections or rotating options, reflecting official game terminology.

While outsiders say rank, insiders refer to the advanced progression system as "prestige," showing accomplishment beyond leveling up.

Both outsiders and insiders share this term, but insiders often emphasize coordination and timing when "readying up."

Insiders refer to long-term content updates as "seasons," which outsiders may simply see as new events or updates.

Outsiders refer to the players as a general "team," but insiders use "squad" to reflect the smaller, tactical unit within the game.

While outsiders name the device by its effect, insiders refer to it as "tactical gear" or simply "tacticals."

Outsiders might consider score as points generally, while insiders specifically relate "XP" to experience points earned during play.

Insiders often use the term "frag" derived from FPS culture to describe an elimination, distinguishing it from the common term "kill."

Both terms describe unfair play, but insiders specifically use "hacking" to denote exploits or unauthorized code usage in games.