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Vocabulary Entry
npc
|noun • verb
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N
noun
An acronym for 'non-player character,' referring to a character in a game that is not controlled by a player.
Example Sentences
"The NPC provided the player with important information."
"In many RPGs, the NPCs have their own storylines."
"Players often interact with NPCs to complete quests."
V
verb
(informal) To act like a non-player character, often implying a mechanical or uninspired interaction.
Example Sentences
"He tends to npc his way through conversations, giving short, programmed replies."
"During the meeting, she npc'ed her responses, lacking any real engagement."
"The actor was so one-dimensional, he felt like he was just npc'ing his lines."