These nicknames serve as a "vibe check." In a game where the UI is minimal and there is no built-in voice chat between strangers, knowing that a (Ghost Face) is "Teebagging" (crouching repeatedly) tells you more about the match's atmosphere than any tutorial ever could.
The most "informative" nicknames tell you exactly how someone is playing. If you hear a teammate shout these out, you know exactly what’s happening: Dead by Daylight Nicknames
When a Killer leaves Survivors crawling on the ground (like slugs) instead of hooking them, usually to pressure the rest of the team. The Legendary "P100" These nicknames serve as a "vibe check
Because Dead by Daylight is asymmetrical, friction between sides is common. This has birthed specific nicknames for Killer playstyles that Survivors find frustrating: The Legendary "P100" Because Dead by Daylight is
A Killer who stands inches away from a hooked Survivor, staring them in the eyes until they die.