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OOC
an acronym for "Out of Character".
Frequently used in one of two situations:
1. in role-playing, indicating that a person is making a comment, suggestion, etc., that isn't coming from the character but from the person him- or herself.
2. in fanfiction, signaling that the way the author chose to portray the characters (or perhaps unintentionally portrayed them) may not be consistent with how the characters act, think, or speak in the original work on which the fanfiction is based.
OOC is most often used as an adjective, but can also be used as an adverb or, in less common cases, a verb.
Frequently used in one of two situations:
1. in role-playing, indicating that a person is making a comment, suggestion, etc., that isn't coming from the character but from the person him- or herself.
2. in fanfiction, signaling that the way the author chose to portray the characters (or perhaps unintentionally portrayed them) may not be consistent with how the characters act, think, or speak in the original work on which the fanfiction is based.
OOC is most often used as an adjective, but can also be used as an adverb or, in less common cases, a verb.
OOC
Out Of Character. A term used in roleplay when a person wants to step outside of their character for a minute and speak as themselves.
OOC is shown in a couple of ways, commonly with a label or as double brackets.
((Can I say something for a sec?)) or
OOC: Can I say something for a sec?
OOC's antonym is IC, or BIC-- "In Character" or "Back In Character."
OOC is shown in a couple of ways, commonly with a label or as double brackets.
((Can I say something for a sec?)) or
OOC: Can I say something for a sec?
OOC's antonym is IC, or BIC-- "In Character" or "Back In Character."
((I'll just step OOC for a second here to say that roleplaying isn't evil and it's not a cult. It's a game.))
OOC by truthfulone November 28, 2003
OOC
Acronym for "Out of Control". Usually describing someone who's behavior is extreme, irrational, or uncalled for relative to a certain situation or environment. This may result in the person saying or doing something that requires further questioning.
OOC by HarlemHarrier January 4, 2014
OOC
Acronym for "Out of curiosity". Similar to JW/just wondering.
"Out of curiosity" - you're inquiring about a topic simply because you are curious.
"Out of <X>" generally means you are doing something primarily and/or solely because of <X>.
e.g. "Out of <respect for my neighbors>, I pick up my dog's poop."
"Out of curiosity" - you're inquiring about a topic simply because you are curious.
"Out of <X>" generally means you are doing something primarily and/or solely because of <X>.
e.g. "Out of <respect for my neighbors>, I pick up my dog's poop."
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