The little time that seperates what you do online from what others do. This usually split-second time difference can seriously deduct from online gaming skill.
Example 1:
Guy1:*Gets sniped right as he released a shot at the other sniper, universal lag making it so he never really shot due to the fact that he shot at the last second, the server not taking notice of it due to universal lag* DAMN UNIVERSAL LAG!!

Example 2:
Guy1's screen:
Guy1: I love you.
Girl1: You never say you love me, I'm leaving you.

Girl1's screen:
Girl1: You never say you love me, I'm leaving you.
Guy1: I love you.
by ThePerfectionist November 12, 2010
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