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Bot
01
botfly larva; typically develops inside the body of a horse or sheep or human
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Animal
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
bots
02
a computer program that automatically performs tasks over the internet
03
a person who behaves in a scripted, dull, or unoriginal way, like an automated program
Slang
What does "bot" mean in internet slang?
The term "bot" describes a person who behaves in a repetitive, scripted, or unoriginal way, similar to an automated program. The structure is a direct metaphor from "robot" or automated software, used to imply lack of independent thinking or authentic behavior. It is informal internet slang often used dismissively in online discussions to accuse someone of posting predictable, mechanical, or low-effort responses.
Examples
Bro 's talking like a bot.
