Learn Among Us slang and acronyms. Understand terms like 'sus', 'vent', 'AFK', and 'visual task' for better communication.
11.1. Common Acronyms & Slang
The vibrant community surrounding Among Us has developed its own unique language, filled with acronyms and slang that can sometimes be confusing for newcomers. Understanding these terms is crucial for effective communication, especially in fast-paced discussions during meetings or in public lobbies.
This glossary covers some of the most frequently used terms you'll encounter when playing Among Us. Familiarizing yourself with these will help you navigate conversations and understand player strategies more easily.
Common Acronyms and Slang:
| Term | Meaning | Context/Usage |
|---|---|---|
| AFK | Away From Keyboard | Indicates a player is not actively playing or responding. |
| Sus | Suspicious | Used to describe a player whose behavior is questionable. e.g., 'Red is sus.' |
| Vent | To use the vent system (Impostor ability) | Can be used as a verb or noun. e.g., 'He vented!' or 'I saw him near the vent.' |
| Visual Task | A task that has a visible animation confirming completion. | e.g., 'MedBay scan is a visual task.' Crewmates can use these to prove innocence. |
| Vitals | The Vitals machine (on Polus and The Airship) that shows if players are alive or dead. | e.g., 'Check vitals to see if anyone died.' |
| Admin | The Admin table/map that shows player locations. | e.g., 'I saw them on Admin.' |
| O2 | Oxygen sabotage. | e.g., 'Fix O2!' |
| Reactor | Reactor sabotage. | e.g., 'Reactor meltdown!' |
| Comms | Communications sabotage. | e.g., 'Comms are down.' |
| Lights | Lights sabotage. | e.g., 'Lights are off.' |
| Stack Kill | An Impostor kill performed when multiple players are grouped together. | Makes it difficult to identify the killer. |
| Self-Report | When an Impostor reports the body they just killed. | A risky tactic to appear innocent. |
| Third Impostor | Refers to a player who is acting suspiciously but is not an Impostor. | Often used when a Crewmate is making bad accusations or playing poorly. |
| Clear | To confirm someone is innocent. | e.g., 'I saw Cyan do their task, they are clear.' |
| Skip | To vote to not eject anyone during a meeting. | e.g., 'Let's skip this round.' |
| Hard Clear | Strong evidence proving a player is innocent. | e.g., 'I saw them scan, that's a hard clear.' |
| Soft Clear | Reasonable belief a player is innocent, but not definitive proof. | e.g., 'They were with me for a while, soft clear.' |
| Third Impostor | A player who is acting suspiciously but is not an Impostor. | Often used when a Crewmate is making bad accusations or playing poorly. |
This list is not exhaustive, as slang can evolve, but it covers the most essential terms for understanding typical Among Us gameplay and discussions.
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