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Meaning
Noun
●
The
larva
of a
botfly
, which
infests
the
skin
of various
mammals
,
producing
warbles
, or the
nasal
passage
of
sheep
, or the
stomach
of horses.
●
In Science fiction:
A physical robot.
●
In Computing:
A
piece
of
software
designed
to
perform
a minor
but
repetitive
task
automatically
or
on command
, especially when
operating
with the
appearance
of a (human)
user
profile
or account.
●
In Video games:
A computer-controlled
character
in a
video game
, especially a
multiplayer
one.
⚠️
In Video games:
A
supremely
unskilled
player.
●
A person with no ability to think for themselves.
●
Initialism of Build–operate–transfer.
●
Abbreviation of Bǽh-oe-tu.
Verb
●
In British English:
To bugger.
●
In Australian English:
To
ask for
and be given something with the
direct
intention
of
exploiting
the thing’s
usefulness
, almost
exclusively
with cigarettes.
●
In Video games:
To use a
bot
, or
automated
program.
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Origin
bot
English
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English
botm
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
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