What does "o7" mean? We explain the crisp greeting

In online gaming, new language flowers are always developing. These are often convenient because they don't require much typing. The best example is "o7" and our guide explains how to understand this combination of characters.

Eyes up: The word "o7" is easier to understand if you picture it.

Language has taken on a life of its own to some extent on the Internet. In the gaming scene, this rises particularly strong.

This is what "o7"

The explanation is quite simple:

• To understand "o7", you simply have to think figuratively instead of linguistically: The combination is supposed to represent a military salute.
• The "o" serves as a head, the "7" as an arm and hand in typical salute posture.
• Consequently, "o7" is particularly often found in games with military or similar setting, such as shooters like Battlefield or space simulations like Elite Dangerous.

In chat, "o7" thus offers itself as a greeting, farewell or other expression of respect without much effort.