Ss - What Is Ss Short For?

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

SS is shorthand for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, a game in the Zelda series that fans often use in online discussions and gaming communities. Nintendo released SS on November 18, 2011 in Europe and November 20 in North America, for the Nintendo Wii, and later remastered for the Nintendo Switch in 2021. The abbreviation soon grew in usage, helping players quickly reference the game, especially when comparing it to other Zelda games or diving into specific aspects of its gameplay.

You'll commonly see SS used on platforms like Reddit, Twitter, and Discord, where space is limited, such as when discussing SS's motion controls, its unique story, or its use of the flying bird companion, Loftwing. Players also use SS when sharing experiences about the game's exploration and puzzle mechanics or discussing its place in the timeline of the Zelda series. SS is one of many game abbreviations in the community, along with BOTW, TP, and OOT.

Example

I just finished playing SS again and forgot how much I loved the flying mechanics. Flying around with the Loftwing is so much fun! Yeah, the flying is one of my favorite parts too! It’s a unique twist compared to other Zelda games. What do you think of the motion controls, though? Honestly, I’m not a huge fan of the motion controls. They feel a little dated, but I can still enjoy SS for the story and the puzzles

SS start screen

Related Slang

TP	The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
WW	The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
OOT	The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
BOTW	The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
TOTK	The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
N64	Nintendo 64
NES	Nintendo Entertainment System
SNES	Super Nintendo Entertainment System
GBC	Game Boy Color
GB	Game Boy
VG	Video game

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Online Gaming

Short stacked

SS is an online poker term that describes a player with a relatively low number of chips compared to the rest of the table. Being short-stacked doesn't necessarily mean you have the fewest chips, but it does mean your options are more limited. With fewer chips to bet, short-stacked players must be more strategic, often looking for the right moment to go all-in or make a strong move to stay in the game.

People commonly use SS in Texas Hold 'em, Omaha, and online poker variations in online casual games and high-stakes tournaments to describe a player's lower number of chips. For example, if someone says, "I'm SS. I gotta make this hand count!" It means they're low on chips and need to take a risk.

Example

I was SS at the table but won a big all in to double up and get back in it Sweet!

Going all in with your SS

Related Slang

Rake	Poker site commission
WPT	World Poker Tour
WSOP	World Series of Poker
aipf	All-in preflop
BR	Bankroll
NH	Nice hand
AON	All or nothing
PLO	Pot-limit Omaha Poker
BB	Big blind
SB	Small blind
Degen	A gambler who makes foolish bets

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Online Gaming

Shortstop

SS is a key defensive position in baseball and softball, played between second base (2B) and third base (3B). The SS position is one of the most important on the field, handling grounders, turning double plays, and covering much territory. Since many hitters are right-handed and tend to hit toward the left side of the infield, the shortstop sees plenty of action and needs quick reflexes, a strong arm, and good decision-making skills.

You'll frequently see SS used in lineups, scorecards, and fantasy baseball, where managers look for shortstops who can contribute defensively and offensively. While the position is traditionally defense-first, many modern shortstops are also power hitters or speed threats. If someone says, "I need a solid SS for my fantasy team," they're seeking a well-rounded player who can rack up hits, steals, runs, and RBIs.

Example

I don't think we've had an SS with an avg above 300 in 10 years Yikes. That's brutal

SS Bo Bichette making a great defensive play

Related Slang

avg	Batting average
3B	Third base
2B	Second base
1B	First base
c	Catcher
P	Pitcher
OF	Outfield
RBI	Runs batted in
R	Runs
Grounder	A baseball hit on the ground
E6	Error made by the shortstop

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Sports TermsBaseball

Screenshot

Ss is an abbreviation for "screenshot," which is an image capture of a computer, tablet, or phone screen. It is typically used online when referencing a screenshot to help solve a computer or phone issue.

If you've ever heard the phrase, "a picture is worth a thousand words" then you understand how helpful a screenshot can be. Instead of having to describe what a computer is doing, the user can take a screenshot, which can be used to understand and fix the problem.

Example

Can u send me a ss of your desktop?

Related Slang

FS	Full Screen
pic	Picture
pix	Pictures
comp	Computer
IFOCN	In front of computer naked

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Online Chat

Miss

Ss is a common abbreviation used in MOBA games such as League of Legends (LoL) and Defense of the Ancients (DotA). It is typically used when an enemy champion has gone missing (also referred to as MIA) from his lane. The abbreviation can be typed faster than "miss" or "missing" because you don't have to remove your right hand from the mouse.

Example

Mid lane ss, watch out!

Related Slang

MIA	Missing in action
lane	MOBA map path
MOBA	Multiplayer online battle arena
ARTS	Action real-time strategy
LOL	League of Legends
DOTA	Defense of the Ancients

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Online GamingLeague of LegendsDota 2

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