Get rect ": This is what the expression means

"I bims", "Lauch", "Disapointinger" - the so-called "Vong" language triggered a veritable Internet hype in 2017. This colloquial language, which is particularly popular with young people, also includes "get right". We explain what the expression means here.

Meaning of "Get rect"

"Get rect" has its origins in the online video game scene. It is derived from the English expression "get wrecked" and means something like "you will be destroyed", literally "get broken".

• This expression can often be heard, especially among gamers who compete against others online. On the one hand, it can be seen as a curse. This means that the opponent triumphs tremendously. One was effectively "destroyed".
• But it can also be used to indicate that it will be a very difficult game for the competitor. You want to provoke your opponent.
• Other synonyms of "get rekt" include "Die", "owned" or "Fahr zur Hölle".
• In the British slang "getting wrecked" or "I got wrecked" is used even if you drink too much alcohol and now have a hangover.

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