twink
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A low-level game character given powerful gear so it is stronger than usual
- noun
- /twɪŋk/
- Jargon
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- He created a twink character to test the new high-level equipment in the game.
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Many players prefer using a twink to dominate lower-level matches more easily.
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It's been a really slow time for twinks; not much has happened lately to talk about.
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Willyshatner is an old-school twink from the BC era of twinking.
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In the online tournament, several participants entered with their twink characters to gain an unfair advantage.
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Etymology
Twink in gaming means a low-level character given powerful gear so it looks stronger. This use probably comes from the earlier slang twink (a small, attractive person) because the low-level character is 'dressed up' to stand out, which is why players call those boosted characters twinks.