Loading slang details...
Loading slang details...
Gaming slang
A ban from a group, forum, or game (from the English "ban")
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Russia
Formality
Informal.
Context Decoder
Check what it means in context, how it sounds and whether it is safe to use.
ban (бан) means A ban from a group, forum, or game (from the English "ban"). It is best read as gaming slang associated with Russia.
"ban (бан)" means A ban from a group, forum, or game (from the English "ban"). In Russia, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Keeping it real; true; authentic; the best (derived from 100% perfection)
Mentally checked out, missing the moment, or culturally "not found" — like a broken web...
Clueless; confused; not present (derived from the HTTP error code "Not Found")
Generations of high-speed mobile technology, used colloquially to mean fast or reliable...
Almost there; nearly perfect (a play on 100/100%).
Good-natured, playful conversation or teasing, often happening in group chats or online...
Slang meanings vary by region, speaker, and context. Tell us if the meaning, tone, examples, or background should be updated.
SlangWatch entries are maintained by the SlangWatch Editorial Team using submitted examples, regional labels, tags, and ongoing reader corrections. We avoid claiming a precise origin or cultural pathway unless the entry has meaningful supporting data.