The act of attempting a reckless, low-percentage, “clip-worthy” play in Valorant (or other FPS games) with the full intention of throwing the round or even the entire match. To lau is to deliberately sabotage while disguising it as a flashy highlight attempt.
Used sarcastically to justify failure: any missed shot or questionable play can be excused as “just lauing.”
“Why’d you peek mid with a Shorty against an Operator?”
“Relax bro, I was lauing.”
“Stop lauing, it’s overtime. We actually need this win.”
“He said he was clutching, but we all knew he was lauing the second he went for that 360.”
Anita: why is Joe chasing these guys in the park.
Ade: ah, he is just a crazed Pipe Laying Peter Packer
Anita: dear me, I need to stay away from him
Ade: dont worry, Peter Packer only likes men