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Casuals call enhancements "Power-Up Items," but insiders use "Buff" both for items and temporary beneficial effects.

Casual observers say "Champion" as a formal title, whereas insiders abbreviate it to "Champ" for quick, informal reference to playable characters.

Casuals may say "Player Gathering," but insiders describe the early game phase where players occupy lanes as the "Laning Phase."

Casuals say "Regular Match," but insiders specify "Normal Game" to distinguish it from ranked or special modes.

Outside observers use general terms like "Game Update," while insiders say "Patch" to denote specific version changes.

Non-members assume "zooming in" means adjusting the camera, but community members use "Pinging" to communicate signals on the map.

Outsiders describe consecutive wins simply, while insiders use "Snowballing" to convey gaining momentum that escalates an advantage in-game.

Non-players call them "General Player," but the community uses "Summoner" to emphasize the player's role within game lore and identity.

Casual observers describe the role in full, but players use "Support" concisely to indicate the role dedicated to aiding teammates.

Outsiders refer to powerful abilities by their descriptive name, while insiders use the shortened "Ult" to quickly reference a champion’s most impactful skill.

Casual players say "Game Over," but insiders use "GG" (Good Game) as a sportsmanlike expression marking the game's end.

Casual players say "Game Map," whereas insiders refer specifically to the standard and iconic map as "Summoner's Rift."

Outsiders speak generally, while insiders specify "Blue Essence" as the official currency used widely for unlocking content.

While casuals say "killing enemy champion," insiders use the phrase "getting a kill" as a key metric in performance.

Outsiders say "competitive player," but insiders say "Pro Player" to denote those playing professionally.