In competitive gaming circles (especially Overwatch or similar team shooters), some players unofficially use OWK to mean —a kill performed while spectating or from an elevated overwatch position. This usage is rarer and not standardized, but you’ll spot it in gaming Discord servers.

For truth.

The truth is, OWK isn’t one single thing. Like many four-letter acronyms, its meaning changes completely depending on the room you’re in. But two dominant definitions have emerged online and in professional settings.