BothGaming & Online

NPC

Someone with no original thoughts.

What it actually means

From 'non-player character' — the background figures in a video game who repeat the same line forever. Calling someone an NPC says they're unthinking or following the crowd. It's an insult.

In the wild

he says the exact same thing every day, total npc

He's predictable and unoriginal.

While you're here

Clanker
A dismissive term for a robot or AI.
Salty
Bitter about losing.
Sus
Suspicious. Something's off.
Touch grass
Go outside. You've been online too long.

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