pogging

Pogging is an internet slang term derived from the Twitch emote "PogChamp." The emote, which depicts the surprised or excited face of streamer Ryan "Gootecks" Gutierrez, became widely used to express enthusiasm, excitement, or amazement during live streams. The term "pogging" emerged as a verb to describe the act of experiencing or expressing these emotions, often in response to a remarkable event within a game or stream.

The term's usage is primarily concentrated within online gaming communities and on platforms like Twitch. When someone is "pogging," they are typically reacting positively and with great energy to something impressive, such as a skilled play, a significant in-game achievement, or an unexpected outcome. It can also be used sarcastically to mock something that is surprisingly good or, conversely, surprisingly bad. The virality of the PogChamp emote cemented "pogging" as a common piece of internet vernacular.