Cam site glossary: every term explained

New to cam sites? These are the terms you’ll see most often.

Term	What it means
Model / performer	The adult streaming on camera. Every model on a reputable site is ID-verified as 18+.
Free chat / public chat	A shared room anyone can watch for free. Usually a preview.
Private show	A one-on-one paid show, charged per minute.
Group show	A show several viewers pay for together, so each pays less.
Cam2cam (C2C)	Two-way video: the model can see you. Always optional.
Spy mode	Watching another viewer’s private show at a lower price, without interacting.
Credits / tokens	The site’s own currency, bought in packs and spent on shows and tips.
Tip	A small payment to thank a model or unlock something they’ve offered.
Tip menu	A list of things a model will do in public chat for set tips.
Goal	A target amount of tips that unlocks something for the whole room.
Regular	A member who visits the same model often.
Mod	A moderator who keeps the room friendly and removes rude users.
Mute / ban	Being blocked from chatting in a room, usually for rudeness.
Discreet billing	Card charges that appear under a neutral company name.
Verification	The ID check every model passes before they can stream.
Offline / away	The model isn’t streaming right now. Many list their schedule on their profile.

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