NPC

sounds exactly how you think it does

NPC

invisible meets unimportant.

In Use

Ethan (age 12)

stands for “non-player character”, referring to video game characters that support the plot but are not the main character.

“I don’t want your advice Jake. We’re in different universes. You sneeze and every girl in this class blesses your a*s. All I want is to get the invite to her birthday but I’m such an NPC to her. We could fall in love if she gave me a chance, man. I’m such a gentleman. Opening doors and sh*t.”

Pop Quiz: Which is NOT acceptable?

What else?

Disclaimer: If you were not born in this century, please do not try to incorporate this slang naturally in day-to-day use. In attempts to connect to the younger generations, you will appear beg and unc (stay tuned, we'll unpack those terms).

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