Word Noun
NPC
n.
countable
C1 Advanced npc
Definition
n.Stands for non-player character. A character in a video game that you cannot play as. People also use it as a joke to describe someone who does not seem to think for themselves.
n.Abbreviation for non-player character. A character in a game or simulation whose actions are controlled by the computer rather than a human player. In contemporary slang, it describes a person perceived as lacking independent thought or following a predictable social script.
Examples
“The NPC in the shop gives you a new quest.”
“Players often ignore the dialogue of every NPC they meet while trying to finish the game quickly.”
Usage
An abbreviation for 'non-player character'; functions as a countable noun and can be used attributively (e.g., 'NPC dialogue').
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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