button mash

The term "button mash" is commonly used in video gaming to describe a specific, often frantic, method of input.

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Definition

B2Video Gaming

(informal)To rapidly and repeatedly press buttons on a controller or keyboard, often without a specific strategy, to perform actions in a game.

Example

In fighting games, beginners often button mash to try and land hits on their opponents.
She managed to escape the trap by frantically button mashing.

B2Video Gaming

(informal)A technique where the player quickly presses various buttons to achieve a desired outcome, like escaping a hold or executing multiple attacks.

Example

Button mashing helped him break free from the enemy's grip.
The game requires precise timing, so button mashing won't always work.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "button mash":

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