‘Nag-ulti agad’: What is it and why is it viral

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang at the 30th Southeast Asian Games esports competition held at the San Juan Arena in San Juan City on December 06, 2019. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/FileMANILA — There are many gaming terms being used in social media with similar meanings, and one of them is “ulti.”

Some netizens used this term in certain moments in Kapamilya shows like “It’s Showtime.”

But what is “ulti” in the first place? 

The term “ulti” is derived from the word “ultimate” or “ultimate skill,” the strongest skill or ability available for a certain character in a video game.

In multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games, there are different terms for “ultimate,” such as in Defense of the Ancients (DotA) where it is called “special skill” or “SS” in Southeast Asia, according to community-driven website Liquipedia.

When used in social media, it means that someone did or say something best or worst. It is best utilized as a caption in viral content such as dance videos and conversation highlights. 

The term is also used as a remark that signifies extremity in action, wording, or thought.