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One of the most prominent elements of playing Valorant is keeping up with the Valorant lingo. Players create new and innovative ways to mock their enemies and show them who the boss is. When it comes to the Indian Valorant community, we have seen a massive rise in the invention of new slangs to roast enemies.
If you have been on the Indian Valorant server among Hindi-speaking populace, we are sure you have come across the term 'NHK'. Often posed as a rhetorical question, NHK simply means 'Nahi Hora Kya?' in Hindi.
What Does NHK Mean in Valorant?
NHK, short for 'Nahi Hora Kya', is used as an insult in Valorant. It is often used in the Valorant all-chat to outclass enemies. In English, the terminology translates to, "Aren't you able to do it?" It is used as a taunt against the enemy team when they are not performing well.
If you ever find yourself in an Indian Valorant server of Mumbai, this will be one of the most common phrases or abbreviations used. It is used in response to enemies who underestimate players and end up getting killed by them. It is also used to taunt them when their team is underperforming.
What Does NHK Imply In Valorant?
While little tiffs in Valorant are extremely common, it is easy for the situation to escalate into the toxic territory. In recent times, we have seen the rise of gaming influencers criticizing the toxic Mumbai servers. This Indian server is well-known for its apparent toxicity and sometimes even phrases like 'NHK' can become too much.
Players should understand that it is okay to have fun once in a while and type messages such as "NHK" only if both teams are on the same page and joking around. It can quickly escalate and become toxic if players play only for the sake of demotivating players for underperforming.
Abbreviations like 'NHK' imply incompetence in playing the game well and performing poorly. While it can be funny at certain places, we should be mindful of our language during gameplay. Harassing new players and being toxic to one's teammates can create an unpleasant experience for all.
Valorant's Attempts to Control Toxicity
Recently, there has been a toxic uproar in Valorant servers as toxicity has been rising worldwide in the game. There have been instances of unwarranted harassment, bullying as well as outrightly being discriminatory to racial and gender minorities. To combat this, Valorant has now brought in rules and regulations in place.
These ensure that players adhere to certain regulations while communicating with their peers and enemies. Valorant's stance on this has always been clear. It does not condone any kind of racist, sexist, homophobic and abusive behavior on the platform. It has encouraged people to engage in 'pro-social behavior'.
