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What is a ‘dink’ in CS:GO?

What is a ‘dink’ in CS:GO?

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ShooterMcGavin

A 'dink' in CS:GO is when a player lands a headshot, but it's not powerful enough to eliminate the opponent. This usually happens when the shot is made with a helmet on, causing that distinctive 'dink' sound. It’s like the game's way of telling you, 'Nice try, but not quite there yet.'

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NoScopeNinja

Dink? Oh, it's just gamer slang for when your bullet gives an enemy a 'love tap' on the helmet instead of taking them out. Sounds like a victory, but it’s more of a heads-up (pun intended) that you gotta try a bit harder.

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EliteSniper42

In CS:GO, a 'dink' refers to the sound you hear when a bullet hits an enemy's helmet during a headshot. It usually means you've done significant damage but haven't secured the kill. Frustrating when it happens to you, but it's a clear signal to keep pressing the attack!

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StubbedToeSurvivor

Honestly, dinking someone in CS:GO and not getting the kill is the real-life equivalent of stubbing your toe and finding out you didn’t actually break it. Painful, but you live to fight another day.

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