Where does “spamjump” come from?
spamjump (English) comes from English jump, from Arabic جَنْب.
spamjump (English): A tactic where a player repeatedly jumps to avoid attacks or take advantage of a game mechanic
Definitions
- A tactic where a player repeatedly jumps to avoid attacks or take advantage of a game mechanic
Ancestry of “spamjump”, step by step
spamjump traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English jump
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | jump | To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or... |
| 2 | Arabic | جَنْب | — |
via English spam
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | spam | Unsolicited bulk electronic messages; Any... |