Rekt

Rekt is a internet slang term denoting a complete defeat or crushing loss, particularly in online gaming. The term originated in the early 2000s in the context of multi-player online battle arenas (MOBAs). It is derived from the phrase "I got rekt," which became a shorthand expression for experiencing a comprehensive defeat.

In digital culture, Rekt is often used to describe a server-sided death, where a player's loss results in the destruction of their screen and an embarrassing display of their opponent's accomplishment. This messaging includes the player's username and score, making it a public show of their demise.

Rekt has gone from being a seemingly mundane expression of defeat to a subset of internet jargon that denotes a form of virality. It found popularity through social media and is periodically revived across communities where it becomes a shared reference point for internet culture.

Throughout various social media platforms and gaming communities, using the phrase "got rekt" has spread, indicating a player's embarrassing defeat. In popular society, it also broadens its meaning by denoting a beating or humiliation beyond the confines of online gaming.

Those who experience a Rekt do not walk away with a positive reputation; however, they can gain notoriety in smaller circles for gamics with a tendency to admit to their losses rather than seeking revenge.