In the context of video games and competitive sports, padding usually refers to stat padding, which means artificially inflating personal performance statistics—such as scores, kills, or yards—by engaging in easy tasks or exploiting game mechanics rather than playing competitively. In tabletop games or physical sports, it can also refer to equipping a character or player with protective gear padding to reduce damage from physical impacts, tackles, or rough athletic collisions.
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