New & Trending Cornhole Terminology: 2025 Edition

The game continues to evolve, and with it, so does the cornhole terminology that the players use to describe the game’s most exciting moments. Whether you’re a casual backyard player or a competitive pro, mastering the updated language will help you communicate like a seasoned corn hole expert.

Core Terms

Here are a couple core terms to go along with the updated list that are used regularly on ESPN and live streams of competitive cornhole action. You can check out the original list of cornhole lingo here.

- Airmail – A perfect shot that lands straight into the hole without touching the board.
- Backstop – A bag that lands behind the hole, providing a cushion for future shots.
- Blocker – A bag strategically placed in front of the hole to prevent an opponent’s slide shot.
- Four-Bagger – When a player lands all four bags in the hole in a single round.

As we delve into the New & Trending Cornhole Terminology, 2025 Edition, it’s important to recognize how these terms evolve with the game. Each new term reflects a shift in gameplay style or player strategy. Understanding these terms will not only enhance your vocabulary but also your gameplay. For example, the term Collect describes a player who consistently pulls their bags into the hole with follow-up shots, demonstrating precision and control.

New & Trending Cornhole Terminology - 2025 Edition
Collect – When a player consistently pulls their own bags into the hole with follow-up shots.
Rollect - When a player rolls a bag and collects other bags while going into the hole
Magnet – A bag that lands just off-center but seems to “pull” itself into the hole due to spin or board angle.
Roll Shot – A skilled shot where the bag flips or rolls over an opponent’s blocker.
Bounce Shot – A bag that lands and bounces over opponents bags, similar to a roll but the bag stays flat
Cut – A technique where the bag spins sideways to maneuver around an opponent’s blocker.
Reverse Cut – a cut shot thrown from the opposite side of the board
Drag – An airmail shot that drags another bag into the hole.
Bully Bag – A powerful shot that aggressively pushes an opponent’s bag out of scoring position.
Penguin – When a player grabs a "back blocking" bag, jumping over the opponents bag and putting both of their bags in the hole.
Bar of Soap – When a bag is sitting on top of another bag and the player collects the bottom bag and pushes the top bag off the board
And 1 - When a player throws an airmail and an opponents bag is kicked off the board
Push Shot – A throw designed to push another bag (yours or your opponent’s) into the hole.
Floor Bagger - When a player has more bags on the floor than the board
Bagnet - Bag that lands on front of board and every other bag thrown after that, hits it.
Wash - When you and you opponent throw the same amount of points for the round, no one scores

As you continue to learn and refine your skills, consider how the list of cornhole terminology terms apply to your own gameplay. Reflect on moments where understanding the terminology could have altered your strategy or decision-making. Engaging with the cornhole community and discussing these terms can also deepen your knowledge and abilities.

By incorporating the updated 2025 edition of cornhole terminology into your vocabulary, you’ll not only sound like a pro but also understand the nuances of the modern game. Whether you're playing in a tournament or just watching a high-level match, speaking the language of cornhole will enhance your appreciation and strategy. Understanding these terms can fundamentally change how you approach the game and interact with fellow players, fostering a competitive yet friendly atmosphere.

Watch below as Anthony from Cornhole Science explains the Penguin shot and shows it in action.

What do you think of our updated list of cornhole terminology? Should any additional terms be included in this list? Join the conversation with fellow players and contribute your insights by sending us an email or hit us up on social media with your words and meaning. We might just add them to the list!

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