ult

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Meaning · English

An ultimate; the most powerful ability available to a character.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

In addition to his healing and teleportion powers, Bard also has a unique ultimate ability, or ult. Ults are the most powerful moves each champion has—the one that takes the longest to unlock in a game, and is activated by pressing "R."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ult” mean?

An ultimate; the most powerful ability available to a character.

Is “ult” formal or informal?

ult is generally slang.