onslaight

Onslaight is a term that lacks a widely cited, canonical definition in major reference works. In online discussions, it sometimes appears as a misspelling or creative variation of the word onslaught, which denotes a vigorous or large-scale attack. Because of its ambiguous nature, the term may refer to different things in different contexts.

In gaming and popular culture, Onslaight has occasionally been used as a stylized project name, character surname, or brand by small developers or fans, but none of these uses has achieved broad recognition. Some instances may be typographical variants in user-generated content, fan fiction, or memes.

Etymology: The form seems to derive from onslaught with an altered vowel, possibly for branding or stylistic reasons.

Because there is no single established subject named Onslaight, readers are advised to provide context to identify what is meant (for example, a game mod, a fictional entity, or a product). See also Onslaught.