Phrase guide

stream snipe

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To watch another person play a multiplayer game on a live stream, especially to use the knowledge gained from watching the broadcast to gain an unfair in-game advantage over the streamer or to disrupt the streamer's gameplay, or just to time when they queue up in order to join the same game.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet

Topics: video-games

Examples

  • It is typically frowned upon to stream snipe another person.
  • Chat, I'm blocking the screen so you don't stream snipe me.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

To identify the location of and intrude the broadcast of an IRL live streamer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, broadly

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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