1. Simple computer program used to perform highly repetitive operations, e.g. trawling websites to collect email addresses.

2. Computer program run concurrently with an online game to give the player an unfair advantage. Bots may alter the game environment, boost the abilities of the player's character or hinder opponents. Writing bots requires a great deal of skill; using them almost none.

"So you're using an aimbot... and he's using an aimbot... if you're both going to cheat, why bother to play?"
"Just to show that I cheat better than him."

bot by shoggoth August 11, 2003

Merch

Bot

A loud scream generally emitted during (but not limited to) times of chaos or dead silence with the intention of startling and confusing unsuspecting individuals.

I'm going to BOT these fisherman.

I'll give you 100$ if you go in and BOT that police station.

Bot by MammieJammie July 19, 2017

Merch

bot

Synonymn for being gay. Understood predominantly by hardcore gamers. Originally used only while gaming, but has been observed occasionally in "real life". Also see definitions of gay and real life.

History
Derived from bot phenomena prevalent in first-person shooters like Counter Strike. Bots are Computer AI players who are predictable, report inane radio comments, and like to group together while doing bunny jumps. Gay-like actions of these bots include but are not limited to: congregating in a tight circle such that they appear to be having an orgy, scoping team mates near the crotch for no particular reason, crouch walking while there is absolutely no threat, walking into walls or one another indefinitely.

realdude1: hey WTF mate, stop being bot!
otherdude2: sorry dude, didn't see ya.
bot1: Report in team!

bot by slumberfall October 2, 2005

Merch