In gaming, a pro is a professional or highly skilled player. They play for money. They compete in tournaments. They have sponsors. They are the best of the best. The word is short for "professional." It is a compliment. It is also a standard. A pro is not just good. A pro is paid to be good.

Pro is used in speech and texting. "He is a pro." It means he is excellent. It can also mean he is experienced. "Trust me, I'm a pro." It is a claim. It is a boast. It is a badge of honor. It is also a target. Everyone wants to beat a pro.

Related terms

• Noob: a beginner, the opposite.
• Sweat: someone who tries too hard.
• Tryhard: someone who tries too hard.
• Esports: professional gaming.

Pro is a word of respect. It is earned. It is not given. It takes thousands of hours. It takes sacrifice. It takes skill. The pro is the one who makes the play. The pro is the one who wins. The pro is the one who gets paid. That is the dream. That is the goal.