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What does "playing on discord" mean? Is it a common phrase?

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Rebecca

In this clip, the phrase "discord" is in reference to a free app for mobile and PC that lets people chat via text, voice, or video in real-time. Combining internet-calling features and discussion boards. "Discord" was originally a way for "gamers" to communicate while playing a game together. The term "playing on discord" simply means playing a game while chatting with people through the discord app. I would say that it is a relatively common phrase for younger people who use the app a lot. Ex: Hey, do you guys want to play on discord so we can discuss strategy? Ex: I hate playing on discord. I always get distracted.

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