Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

smurfing

noun

/ˈsmɜːrfɪŋ/

Definition

Smurfing refers to a strategy in gaming where experienced players create new or low-level accounts to play against less experienced opponents.

Examples

“The pro player was smurfing in the lower ranks to quickly climb the leaderboard.”
“Smurfing can create an unfair gaming environment, frustrating new players.”
“He decided to try smurfing just for fun and ended up winning every match.”

Meaning

In gaming, smurfing allows skilled players to dominate matches by hiding their true skill levels, making it difficult for less experienced players to compete fairly.