CS 1.6 Glossary: Complete Counter-Strike 1.6 Terminology Guide

Comprehensive glossary of Counter-Strike 1.6 terms, slang, acronyms, and jargon. Whether you’re a beginner trying to understand callouts or a veteran looking up old-school terminology, this glossary covers everything from A-Z.

Over 200+ CS 1.6 terms explained in plain English.

1.6

Counter-Strike version 1.6 – The final and most popular version of the original Counter-Strike, released in 2003.

180

180-degree turn. Used to measure sensitivity (how much mouse movement for 180° turn). Example: “My sens is perfect – 180 takes about 10cm.”

1v1, 1v2, 1v3, etc.

Player count situations. “1v1” = one vs one. “1v5” = one vs five (clutch situation).

1-tap / One-tap

Killing an enemy with a single shot, usually a headshot. Example: “Clean 1-tap!”

4:3, 16:9, 16:10

Aspect ratios. 4:3 is old-school (often stretched), 16:9 is widescreen, 16:10 is in-between. Many pros prefer 4:3 stretched.

5-7 / Five-Seven

CT pistol. $750, 20 round magazine, accurate and powerful. Great eco weapon.

Ace

One player kills all 5 enemies in a single round. The ultimate achievement. Example: “He just got an ace!”

ADR (Average Damage per Round)

Statistical measure of performance. Average damage dealt per round. 70+ ADR = good, 80+ = great, 90+ = pro level.

AFK (Away From Keyboard)

Player is inactive/not at computer. Often results in kick for inactivity.

Aim Map

Practice map for improving aim. Simple maps (aim_map, aim_ak-colt) with long corridors. Aim guide

Aimbot

Cheat software that aims automatically. Locks crosshair onto enemy heads. Using it = instant ban. Don’t cheat.

AK-47 / AK

Terrorist rifle. $2500, one-shot headshot kill at any range. Most popular weapon. High damage, high recoil.

AMX Mod X

Server plugin framework. Adds admin commands, custom features, anti-cheat. Essential for server management.

Anchor

Player who holds a site alone. Delays attackers until teammates rotate. Example: “I’ll anchor B.”

Anti-Eco

Round where one team has full equipment vs eco team. Expected win for team with guns. Losing anti-eco is devastating.

Apartment / Apps

Map location on Inferno. The apartment building leading to A site. Long corridors, must clear slowly.

Arch / Arches

Map location on Inferno A site. The archway area. Common CT position watching Apartments.

Auto / Auto-Sniper

Semi-automatic sniper rifles (G3SG1 for T, SG550 for CT). $5000, high fire rate, often considered “noob” weapons.

AWP

Arctic Warfare Police sniper rifle. $4750, one-shot kill to body/head. Slow movement, slow fire rate. Most iconic CS weapon.

AWPer

Player who specializes in AWP. Dedicated sniper role. Usually star player (e.g., markeloff, GuardiaN, kennyS).

B / B Site

Bombsite B. One of two plant locations on defuse maps. Usually closer to T spawn than A site.

Backstab

Killing someone from behind with knife. Instant kill. Highly disrespectful but effective.

Bait / Baiting

Using teammate as bait to get kills. Letting teammate die first to gather info. Can be strategic or selfish.

Banana

Map location on Inferno. Curved pathway from T spawn to B site. Key control area, narrow choke point.

Basement / Lower

Lower level on Nuke B site. Accessed via ramp or vents. Dark, confusing area.

Bhop / Bunny Hop

Movement technique to maintain speed. Jump repeatedly while strafing. Allows faster movement than running. Requires precise timing.

Bind

Assigning a command to a key. Example: bind "f" "+use". Common: buy scripts, jump throw. Config guide

Blind

Being flashed/unable to see. Example: “I’m blind!” Also: “full blind” (completely white screen).

Bomb / C4

C4 explosive. Terrorists must plant at A or B site. CT must defuse. 45 second timer (default). Plant time: 3 sec. Defuse: 10 sec (5 with kit).

Boost / Boosting

One player stands on another to reach higher positions. Allows access to unreachable spots. Common on Train, Nuke.

Box / Boxes

Wooden crates on maps. Provide cover. Can be wallbanged. Specific callouts vary by map (e.g., “double box” on Dust2 A).

B Rush

All 5 T’s rush B site together at round start. Fast, aggressive strategy. Hard to stop without coordination.

Buy Round

Round where team has money for full equipment. Rifles, armor, full nades. Opposite of eco round.

Buy Time / Buytime

Time allowed to purchase weapons at round start. Default 45 seconds. Setting: mp_buytime 45

C4

The bomb. See “Bomb”.

Cactus

Map location on Aztec. The cactus plant in middle area. Common callout.

Call / Callout

Communicating enemy positions to team. Example: “Two long A!” Good calls = team wins.

Camp / Camping

Staying in one position for extended time. Waiting for enemies. Often used negatively but valid strategy in certain situations.

Cat / Catwalk

Map location on Dust2. Elevated walkway from T spawn to A site. Also called “Short A”.

Cheese Spot / Cheese Angle

Unconventional hiding spot that’s rarely checked. Effective but risky (if they know, you’re trapped).

Choke Point

Narrow passage that forces players through. Easy to defend, hard to push. Example: Banana on Inferno.

Clutch

Winning a round when outnumbered. Usually 1v2 or worse. Requires skill, composure, luck. Example: “Amazing 1v4 clutch!”

Clutch or Kick

Toxic phrase pressuring last player alive. Don’t say this – it doesn’t help.

Config / Config.cfg

Configuration file with all game settings. Controls sensitivity, binds, graphics, rates. Located in cstrike/ folder. Download configs

Console

Command-line interface to control game. Press ~ (tilde) to open. Input commands, change settings, see info.

Counter-Strafe

Movement technique to stop instantly. Press opposite key to stop momentum. Essential for accuracy. Example: Moving right (D) → tap left (A) = instant stop.

Crossfire

Two players holding angles that intersect. Enemy can’t peek both at once. Extremely effective defensive setup.

Crosshair

Aiming reticle in center of screen. Shows where bullets go. Customizable: color, size, dynamic/static.

CS_ (cs_office, cs_italy, etc.)

Hostage rescue map prefix. “cs” stands for Counter-Strike. CT rescues hostages, T prevents. Less common in competitive.

CT / Counter-Terrorist

Defending team. Must prevent bomb plant or defuse planted bomb. Start with $800. Win: kill all T’s, defuse bomb, or time runs out.

De_ (de_dust2, de_inferno, etc.)

Defuse map prefix. “de” stands for defuse. Standard competitive map type. T plants bomb, CT defuses.

Deagle / Desert Eagle

Most powerful pistol. $650, one-shot headshot at close-medium range. High skill weapon. Favorite eco weapon.

Default

Starting positions at round start. Standard setup before executing strategy. T’s spread out for info, CT’s hold sites.

Defuse / Defuse Kit

Tool to defuse bomb faster. $200, reduces defuse time from 10 to 5 seconds. Essential for CT’s. Also called: kit, defuser.

Demo

Recorded gameplay file. Can be replayed to review matches, study opponents, create frag movies. File extension: .dem

Dink

Headshot that doesn’t kill (with helmet). Makes distinctive “ding” sound. Example: “I dinked him twice!”

DM / Deathmatch

Game mode with instant respawn. No objectives, just killing. Used for aim practice and warmup.

Doors / Double Doors

Map location on Dust2. The two doors connecting T spawn to mid. Famous AWP duel spot.

Double Stack / Double Box

Two boxes stacked on top of each other. Dust2 A site has famous double boxes for cover.

Drop

1) Giving weapon to teammate. Press G. Sharing economy. 2) Falling from height. Example: “Drop me AWP” or “Drop to B site”

Dry Peek

Peeking corner without utility. Risky – no flash/smoke cover. Often punished by good players.

Dust2 / de_dust2

Most popular CS 1.6 map. Simple layout, balanced, slightly T-sided. Every player knows Dust2. Dust2 guide

Eco / Eco Round

Round where team saves money intentionally. Buy minimal equipment to afford full buy next round. Strategy: get 1-2 kills, plant bomb, save guns. Economy guide

Economy

Team money management system. Deciding when to buy, save, or force. Critical strategic element. Money sources: wins, plants, kills, loss bonus.

Elbow

Map location on Dust2. The corner at lower tunnels / mid connection. Common pre-aim spot.

Entry Fragger

Player who enters site first. Role: get opening kill and create space. High risk, high impact. Goal: trade 1-for-1 or better.

ESP (Extra Sensory Perception)

Cheat showing additional information. Displays names, health, weapons through walls. Using = ban.

ex_interp

Network interpolation setting. Controls player movement smoothness. Critical for hit registration. Values: 0.01 (LAN), 0.02 (online), 0.05 (high ping). Rates guide

Execute / Execute Strategy

Coordinated team push with utility. All players move together with smokes, flashes. Example: “Execute A on 3, 2, 1… go!”

Fake / Fake Execute

Pretending to attack one site, then going to another. Make noise at A, rush B when CT’s rotate. Forces rotations, creates advantage.

Famas

CT rifle. $2250, cheaper alternative to M4A1. Lower damage but affordable on force buys. Has 3-round burst mode.

Ferrari Peek

Extremely fast wide peek. Dangerous but effective for catching enemies off-guard. Named for the speed.

Flash / Flashbang

Grenade that blinds players. $200, essential utility. Blinds enemies looking at explosion. Can carry 2 max. Duration: 3-5 seconds.

Flick / Flick Shot

Quick mouse movement to aim and shoot. Snap to target and fire. Requires muscle memory. Famous: AWP flick shots.

Force Buy / Force

Buying with limited money instead of saving. Risky economic decision. Usually SMG + armor. When: MUST win next round (14-15 score).

FPS (Frames Per Second)

Visual smoothness measure. Higher FPS = smoother gameplay, better response. Target: 100+ FPS. Command: fps_max 101. FPS guide

Frag

Kill. Term from old FPS games. “Got a frag” = got a kill. Frag movie = highlight video.

Freeze Time

Period at round start where you can’t move. Time to buy and plan. Default 5 seconds. Setting: mp_freezetime 5

Full Buy

Buying all equipment: rifle, armor, full nades, defuse kit. Maximum investment in round.

Full Eco

Buying nothing. Save all money. Usually done for 1-2 rounds to afford full buy.

Galil

Terrorist rifle. $2000, cheaper alternative to AK-47. Lower damage but affordable on force buys.

Game Sense

Strategic understanding and decision-making. Knowing where enemies likely are, when to rotate, reading situations. Separates good from great players.

GG (Good Game)

Sportsmanship phrase after match. Said by both teams. Sign of respect. Also: “gg wp” (good game well played).

Glock / Glock-18

Terrorist starting pistol. 20 round magazine, burst fire mode. Weak damage but high ammo. Strategy: rush with teammates, headshots only.

Goose / Goosh

Map location on Dust2 A site. The corner behind boxes near CT spawn. Common hiding spot. Also called: ninja, default.

Graffiti / Spray

Custom logo you can spray on walls. Press T (default). Shows your personality/clan tag.

Nade / Grenade

General term for all throwables. Types: HE ($300), Flash ($200), Smoke ($300). Essential utility.

Half / Half-Time

Switching sides at 15 rounds (in 30-round match). Team that was T becomes CT and vice versa.

Headshot / HS

Shot to the head. Deals massive damage. Most weapons 1-shot headshot without helmet. Distinct “dink” sound with helmet.

HE / HE Grenade

High Explosive grenade. $300, deals damage in radius. Maximum 100 damage if direct hit + no armor. Used to soften enemies.

Heaven

Elevated position overlooking area. Map-specific. Examples: Heaven on Nuke (above A site), Dust2 (doesn’t exist on Dust2).

Hold

Defend position/angle. Example: “Hold long A” = defend long A corridor. Don’t push, just hold.

Hostage

NPC civilians on cs_ maps. CT must rescue, T must prevent. Less common in competitive than defuse maps.

HP / Health Points

Player health. Start with 100. 0 = dead. Armor reduces damage taken. Displayed bottom-left corner.

HS% (Headshot Percentage)

Percentage of kills that are headshots. Good players: 40-50%, pros: 50-70%. Measure of aim quality.

HUD (Heads-Up Display)

On-screen UI elements. Health, armor, ammo, radar, money. Can be customized with mods.

IGL (In-Game Leader)

Player who calls strategies and makes decisions. Team captain. Requires deep game knowledge and communication skills.

Inferno / de_inferno

Popular competitive map. CT-sided, narrow choke points. Banana is key area. Apartments execution crucial.

Interpolation

See “ex_interp”. Client-side smoothing of player movement between server updates.

Jiggle Peek

Quickly peeking and unpeeking corner. Gather info without committing. Minimal exposure to enemy fire.

Jump Scout

Jumping while shooting Scout rifle. Scout is accurate mid-air (unique in CS). Advanced technique.

Jump Throw

Throwing grenade at peak of jump. Consistent distance/trajectory. Bind: bind "v" "+jump;+attack". Essential for smokes.

KD / K/D Ratio

Kills divided by deaths. 1.0 = break even, 1.5+ = good, 2.0+ = excellent. Not the only measure of skill.

Kevlar

Armor vest. $650, reduces damage taken. Essential purchase. Kevlar + Helmet = $1000.

Kit

Defuse kit. See “Defuse Kit”.

Knife / Knifing

Melee weapon. Left click = fast slash (15-40 damage). Right click = slow stab (65 damage, 180 from behind). Ultimate disrespect.

Knife Round

First round of competitive match, knives only. Winner chooses starting side. Tradition in organized play.

Lag

Network delay causing stuttering/warping. High ping = lag. Fix: better internet, closer servers, optimize rates.

LAN (Local Area Network)

Playing on local network. Zero ping, perfect conditions. LAN tournaments = highest level competition.

Lit

Enemy has low HP. Example: “Guy long is lit 80” = he has 20 HP left. Call damage to help teammates.

Long / Long A

Map location on Dust2. Long corridor from T spawn to A site. Common AWP duel location.

Lower / Lower Tunnels

Map location on Dust2. Underground tunnel from T spawn to B site. Dark, tight quarters.

Lurk / Lurker

Player who stays behind team or goes alone. Gathers info, catches rotations. Requires good game sense. Example: GeT_RiGhT.

M4A1 / M4

CT rifle. $3100, accurate, controllable spray. No 1-shot headshot (unlike AK). Standard CT weapon.

Map / Mapping

Game level/arena. Standard competitive maps: Dust2, Inferno, Nuke, Train, Mirage. Custom maps downloadable.

Match / Competitive Match

Organized game, usually 15 or 30 rounds. First to 16 wins (in 30-round format). Serious play.

Mid / Middle

Central area of map connecting multiple locations. Controlling mid = map control = advantage.

Molotov / Molly

Fire grenade. NOT in CS 1.6 (added in CS:GO). Don’t confuse with HE grenade.

Money / Economy

In-game currency for buying equipment. Earned through: round wins ($3250-3500), kills ($300), bomb plant ($800), round loss bonus.

MP5

Submachine gun. $1500, high fire rate, moving accuracy. Best SMG. Used on anti-eco rounds.

MR15 (Max Rounds 15)

Match format: first to 16 rounds wins (out of 30 max). Standard competitive format.

Nade Stack

Multiple players throwing grenades at same spot simultaneously. Massive damage. Requires coordination.

net_graph

Console command showing network stats. net_graph 3 displays FPS, ping, loss, choke. Essential for troubleshooting.

Ninja Defuse

Defusing bomb while terrorists are alive but unaware. Requires stealth, smoke, and luck. Ultimate clutch move.

Noclip

Cheat/practice command. Fly through walls, no collision. Only works with sv_cheats 1 offline. Used for map learning.

Noob / Newbie

Inexperienced player. Everyone starts here. Not an insult if said kindly. Learn, improve, have fun.

Noscope

Shooting AWP/Scout without zooming in. Inaccurate but stylish. Lucky kills are satisfying.

Nuke / de_nuke

Competitive map. Two-level structure (upper/lower). Very CT-sided. Yard control essential. Complex, difficult map.

OP (Overpowered)

Something too strong/unbalanced. Example: “AWP is OP on long range maps.” Balance discussions.

Overpass

Competitive map added later. Vertical gameplay, bathrooms, park area. Less common in 1.6 than CS:GO.

P90

SMG. $2350, 50 round magazine, run-and-gun weapon. Considered “noob” gun but effective in close quarters.

Peek

Looking around corner to gather info or engage enemy. Types: dry peek, jiggle peek, wide peek, shoulder peek.

Pick

Getting a kill before main engagement. Example: “Got pick long A.” Creates 5v4 advantage.

Ping

Network latency in milliseconds. <30ms = excellent, 30-60 = good, 60-100 = playable, 100+ = laggy.

Pit

Map location on Dust2 A site. Lowered area with cover. Strong defensive position, hard to clear.

Plant

Placing the bomb at bombsite. Takes 3 seconds. Must be in designated zone. Terrorists earn $800 for plant.

Pop Flash

Flashbang that explodes immediately as enemy sees it. No time to look away. Perfect flash = guaranteed blind.

Prefire / Pre-aim

Shooting at common spot before seeing enemy. Based on prediction/game sense. Effective against peekers.

Pub / Public Server

Non-competitive server. Casual play, anyone can join. Less serious than scrims/matches.

Push

Aggressive move forward. Example: “Push long A” = attack down long. Opposite of hold/play passive.

Quad

Four kills in one round. Not quite an ace. Still impressive.

Quick Switch / Q-Q

Switching to knife and back quickly. AWP technique: shoot → Q-Q → shoot again faster. Muscle memory shortcut.

Quickscope

Zooming in and shooting AWP/Scout immediately. Faster than full zoom. Requires practice and timing.

Ramp

Sloped walkway on various maps. Nuke has famous ramp to lower B. Changes vertical positioning.

Rate / Rates

Network settings controlling data transfer. Commands: rate, cl_updaterate, cl_cmdrate. Critical for performance. Rates guide

RCON (Remote Console)

Remote server administration. Password-protected console access. Allows server control from in-game.

Refrag / Retake

Trading kill after teammate dies. Example: Teammate dies → you kill his killer = refrag. Essential team play.

Reload

Refilling weapon magazine. Press R. Takes time, leaves you vulnerable. Smart players reload behind cover.

Retake

Recapturing bombsite after terrorists take it. CT’s push together to retake. Requires utility and coordination.

Rifle

Primary weapon category. AK-47, M4A1, Famas, Galil. Main weapons for competitive play.

Rotate / Rotation

Moving from one site to another. CT’s rotate when bomb spotted. Fast rotations through mid, slow around edges.

Round

Single game of CS. Max 1:45-2:00 minutes. Ends when objective complete or all players dead.

Rush

Fast aggressive push. All players move together quickly. Example: B rush = all 5 T’s sprint to B site. Overwhelming force.

Save / Save Round

Not engaging, hiding to keep weapon for next round. Economic decision when round is lost. Terrorists often save AWP.

Scout / Schmidt Scout

Light sniper rifle. $2750, one-shot headshot, moving accuracy. Popular for jumping shots and eco rounds.

Scrim / Scrimmage

Practice match between teams. Less serious than tournament but more serious than pub. Training tool.

Sensitivity

Mouse sensitivity setting. How much cursor moves per mouse movement. Critical setting. Pros use 1.8-3.5 @ 400 DPI.

Short / Short A

Map location on Dust2. See “Catwalk”. Shorter path to A than long.

Shoulder Peek

Showing only shoulder/edge of body around corner. Bait enemy shot, then repeek. Advanced technique.

Silo

Map location on Nuke. Large tower structure. Good AWP position, overlooks yard.

Site

Bombsite. A or B. Where bomb can be planted. Primary objectives on defuse maps.

Skin

Weapon appearance modification. Custom models/textures. Purely cosmetic in 1.6 (unlike CS:GO where skins have value).

Smoke / Smoke Grenade

Grenade creating vision-blocking cloud. $300, lasts ~15 seconds. Essential utility for site takes and post-plant.

Spawn

Starting location at round start. T spawn and CT spawn. Safe areas, opposite sides of map.

Spray / Spray Control

Controlling weapon recoil during automatic fire. Pull down + slight corrections. Essential skill. Spray guide

Spray Pattern

Predictable recoil pattern for each weapon. Learn pattern = control spray = more kills. AK goes up then left.

Squeeze / Squeaky

Map location on Nuke. Squeaky door from outside to B site. Makes sound when opened.

Stack / Stacking

Multiple players defending same site. Example: “Stack A” = all 5 CT’s on A. Risky but strong.

Strafe

Moving left/right while maintaining forward momentum. Used in bunny hopping and movement optimization.

Support

Player who assists teammates with utility and trades. Throws flashes/smokes for entry fragger. Less flashy but critical.

sv_cheats

Server command enabling practice commands. sv_cheats 1 = noclip, god mode, etc. Offline only.

T / Terrorist

Attacking team. Must plant bomb at A or B site. Start with $800. Win: plant and defend bomb, or kill all CT’s.

T-Sided

Map favoring terrorists. Easier for T’s to win rounds. Example: Dust2 is slightly T-sided.

Tap / Tapping

Shooting single shots instead of spraying. Better accuracy at range. Requires precise aim.

Team Damage / Team Kill

Damaging/killing teammates. Friendly fire = on in competitive (off in many pubs). Penalty: money loss, possible kick.

Throw

1) Tossing grenade. 2) Intentionally losing round/match. Example: “They’re throwing the game.” Toxic behavior.

Tick Rate

Server update frequency. 64 tick = 64 updates/second, 128 tick = 128 updates/second. Higher = more responsive.

Time

Round timer. Default 1:45-2:00. Displayed top of screen. Running out of time = CT win (if bomb not planted).

TK (Team Kill)

Killing teammate. Accident or trolling. Results in money penalty. Too many TK’s = automatic kick/ban.

Trade / Trade Kill

Killing enemy who just killed teammate. Essential team play. Good trades win rounds. Example: “Nice trade!”

Train / de_train

Competitive map. Railway yard, train cars. Requires utility knowledge. Balanced but complex.

Triggerbot

Cheat that shoots automatically when crosshair on enemy. Less obvious than aimbot but still detectable. Don’t cheat.

Triple / Triple Kill

Three kills in one round. Solid performance. One away from quad/ace.

Tunnels

Underground passages. Dust2 has B tunnels (lower/upper). Confined spaces, close quarters combat.

Ump / UMP45

SMG. $1700, good armor penetration for SMG. Force buy weapon. Effective at close-medium range.

Underpass

Map location on Mirage. Underground tunnel from mid to B apartments. Key rotation path.

Upper / Upper Tunnels

Map location on Dust2 B. Upper part of tunnel system. Overlooks lower tunnels entrance.

USP / USP-45

CT starting pistol. Accurate, silenced, low ammo (12 rounds). Headshots are key. Can remove silencer (don’t – it’s worse).

Utility

Grenades: smokes, flashes, HE. Non-lethal tools that enable strategies. Proper utility usage separates good from bad teams.

VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat)

Valve’s anti-cheat system. Detects cheats, issues permanent bans. VAC bans = can’t play VAC-protected games. Don’t cheat.

Vent / Vents

Ventilation shafts on various maps. Nuke has famous vents between upper/lower. Alternate routes, usually tight spaces.

VIP

Game mode from older CS versions. One CT is VIP, must reach extraction. Rarely played in 1.6.

Voice Chat / Comms

In-game voice communication. Essential for competitive play. Bind: usually K. Keep calls short and clear.

Wallbang / Wallbanging

Shooting through walls/surfaces. Certain materials are penetrable. Deals reduced damage. Common spots known by good players.

Warmup

Practice period before match starts. Usually deathmatch mode, all weapons available. Get hands ready.

WH / Wallhack

Cheat allowing you to see through walls. Most obvious cheat. Instant ban on any serious server. Don’t use.

Whiff

Missing easy shots. Choking. Example: “I whiffed that spray so bad.” Happens to everyone sometimes.

Wide Peek

Peeking far from corner. Shows more of body but harder for enemy to track. Opposite of tight peek.

Window

Opening in wall/building. Various maps have windows. Dust2 mid has famous window to B site.

Wipe

Killing entire enemy team. Similar to ace but emphasizes domination. Example: “We wiped them 5-0 on pistol.”

X-Ray

Demo/spectator feature showing player outlines through walls. For viewing only, not in actual gameplay.

Yard

Map location on Nuke. Outside area connecting spawns and sites. Central control point, heavily contested.

Zeus

Taser weapon (not in CS 1.6, added in CS:GO). One-shot kill at close range. Just clarifying it doesn’t exist in 1.6.

Zoom

Scope magnification. AWP/Scout/Auto-snipers can zoom. Right-click to zoom in. Two zoom levels available.

Note: Many terms are map-specific location callouts. For detailed map callouts:

• Dust2 Complete Guide – All Dust2 callouts explained
• Advanced Map Strategies – Callouts for all major maps