LOL
Plus, "these sort of mistakes" should be "these sorts of mistakes". But hey, I couldn't care less! ;)
Actually, it many cases, it is. Originally it was used to refer to the laggy feeling of mouse movement, but now it can refer to any form of graphical slowdown. Generally people know what lag means, depending on the context in which it's used. But anyway, although the technical term has nothing to do with framerate issues, it can be used as 'gamer slang'.
Plus, "these sort of mistakes" should be "these sorts of mistakes". But hey, I couldn't care less! ;)
It is not a term to describe general slowdown.
Actually, it many cases, it is. Originally it was used to refer to the laggy feeling of mouse movement, but now it can refer to any form of graphical slowdown. Generally people know what lag means, depending on the context in which it's used. But anyway, although the technical term has nothing to do with framerate issues, it can be used as 'gamer slang'.