CS2 Dictionary
Complete glossary of Counter-Strike 2 terms, callouts, slang, and community jargon. From competitive terminology to casual slang - learn the language of CS2.
Game Terms
Essential CS2 terminology and game mechanics
Ace
Getting 5 kills in a single round
Anti-Eco
Strategy against opponents with limited money
Banana
Curved pathway on Inferno leading to B site
Clutch
Winning a round when outnumbered
Default
Standard starting positions and tactics
Entry Fragger
Player who goes in first to get opening kills
Callouts
Common map callouts and position names
Long
Long range area, usually Long A on Dust2
Short
Shorter route to a bombsite
Cat/Catwalk
Elevated walkway, common on Dust2
Connector
Area linking two parts of the map
Pit
Lower area, often on bombsite A
Heaven
Elevated position overlooking a site
Weapons & Equipment
Weapon nicknames and equipment terms
AK
AK-47 assault rifle
Deagle
Desert Eagle pistol
AWP
Arctic Warfare Police sniper rifle
Scout
SSG 08 sniper rifle
Armor
Kevlar vest providing damage reduction
Kit
Defuse kit for faster bomb defusing
Economy Terms
Money management and buying terminology
Eco
Saving money by not buying weapons
Force Buy
Spending all money despite low funds
Full Buy
Purchasing full equipment when affordable
Save
Intentionally saving money and equipment
Drop
Giving weapon/equipment to teammate
Bonus
Extra money for consecutive round wins
Strategy & Tactics
Strategic concepts and tactical terminology
Execute
Coordinated team attack on a bombsite
Fake
Pretending to attack one site while going another
Stack
Placing multiple players in one area
Rotate
Moving between different areas of the map
Rush
Fast coordinated attack with little setup
Split
Attacking a site from multiple directions
Slang & Community
Community slang and casual terminology
Whiff
Missing easy shots or spray
Prefire
Shooting before seeing the enemy
Peek
Quickly exposing yourself to see/shoot enemies
Flick
Quick mouse movement to target
Spray
Continuous automatic firing
One-Tap
Single shot headshot kill
Quick Reference
Essential terms every CS2 player should know, organized by frequency of use in matches.