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You’re scrolling through TikTok or Instagram when you see someone post “NPC” or “NPC behavior.” If you play a lot of video games, you might already have some insight into this acronym—but what about when it refers to someone in real life? We’re here to tell you exactly what people mean when they say NPC, both as a slang term and in a video game. Let’s get into it!
Things You Should Know
- In video games, an NPC is a non-playable character.[1]
- In slang terms, an NPC is someone who doesn’t think for themselves or behaves very predictably.
- If someone is acting like an NPC in real life, they might repeat the opinions of others or be very predictable in conversations.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow can i be more NPC-like?Community AnswerVoice other people's opinions, be very predictable, and repeat phrases like "How are you?" or "No problem."
Tips
References
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/npc
- ↑ https://www.cyberdefinitions.com/definitions/NPC.html
- ↑ https://www.today.com/parents/teens/npc-meaning-slang-rcna148398
- ↑ https://slang.net/meaning/npc
- ↑ https://www.dictionary.com/e/gaming-esports-terms/
- ↑ https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=npc%5C&page=3
- ↑ https://www.dictionary.com/e/tiktok-slang-words/
- ↑ https://kotaku.com/tiktok-npc-in-real-life-trend-twitter-gen-z-video-games-1849575169
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jul/19/tiktok-npc-streaming-live-stream-pinkydoll
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