What Does DOT Stand For?

Damage over time

Gamers use DOT to discuss attacks that deal "damage over time." These attacks deal small, periodic chunks of damage to an enemy, rather than dealing all their damage at once.

DOT attacks typically deal damage for a fixed, limited duration. For example, a DOT attack might deal 15 damage per second (DPS) for 15 seconds, adding up to a total of 225 damage. When attacking an enemy, players often lead with DOT attacks, to maximize the amount of damage the attack will do during the battle. (For example, if a battle's going to last only ten seconds, you'll want your DOT attack to start dealing damage right away.)

Some DOT attacks are also area of effect (AOE) attacks, and many can pierce or ignore an enemy's armor. Often, DOT attacks are flavored as being poison-, burn-, or trap-based, to give an in-game reason why the damage they deal occurs over time, instead of all at once.

Example

Make sure to put a DOT on each enemy right away

Related Slang

DPS	Damage per second
deeps	Damage per second
AOE	Area of effect
AD	Attack damage
Buff	Strengthen
Debuff	Weakening effect
dmg	Damage

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Online GamingWorld of WarcraftLeague of Legends

A perfect throw

Dot is sports slang for a perfectly executed throw — both in timing and accuracy — that lands exactly where the intended teammate can make a play, such as a receiver catching a football from a quarterback in stride. While people most commonly use "dot" in football (American and soccer), basketball, baseball, and lacrosse, you might see or hear the term in any sport where throwing (or passing) accuracy is important.

The term gained popularity in the 2010s through highlight reels, sports commentary, and social media posts showcasing incredible precision plays. In these instances, athletes, commentators, and fans may use dot to praise a flawless throw. For example, you might hear a quarterback throw a "dot" to a wide receiver downfield, or see a basketball player feed a teammate with a "dot" pass through a tight defense.

Example

Did you see that pass from Carter to Lee? Yeah, what a dot! Right on the money The defender didn’t even stand a chance

Cam Newton with a dot against the Lions

Related Slang

Dime	Assist
Dropping dimes	Making difficult passes for assists in basketball
Cannon	An impressive throwing arm
Tunneling	Throwing different pitches with a similar trajectory to fool hitters
Yeet	To throw something out of rage
QB	Quarterback
Ballin	Playing sports well
Beast mode	Dominating gameplay
On fire	Performing very well
Torch	To beat someone in competition
Stud	A highly skilled individual

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Sports TermsBaseball

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