In a MOBA, a player runs into the enemy tower and dies. Then does it again. And again. That player is feeding. Feeding means dying repeatedly and giving the enemy an advantage. Each death gives the enemy gold and experience. The feeder's team is now behind. The feeder is blamed. The chat fills with anger.

Feeding is not always intentional. A new player might not know better. A laggy connection might cause mistakes. But intentional feeding is a bannable offense. It ruins the game for everyone. The word comes from the idea of feeding the enemy, like feeding a pet. You are giving them free kills.

Related terms

• Int: intentionally feeding, a worse version.
• Dieback: dying and losing an advantage.
• KDA: kills, deaths, assists, a stat that tracks feeding.
• Bounty: gold given to the enemy for killing you.

Feeding is a spectrum. A player who goes 0-10 is feeding. A player who goes 0-2 is just having a bad game. The difference is frequency and intent. The word is harsh. It is used in the heat of the moment. It is not a compliment. It is a diagnosis.