bot

A computer program that works automatically online, often replying to people or doing repeated tasks.

• A bot answered my question.
• The website uses bots to detect spam.
• Some accounts are run by bots.

Similar words: automated program

Common phrases: chat bot, internet bot, automated bot, software bot

To use a computer program to carry out tasks automatically, especially in an online game.

• Some players bot for rewards.
• His account was banned for botting.
• The server detects players who bot overnight.

Common phrases: bot in games, bot for rewards, bot on servers

To ask someone to give you something, especially a cigarette, for your own use.

• Can I bot a cigarette?
• He botted a smoke off his friend.
• She always tries to bot cigarettes at parties.

How to use it: bot something off someone (Can I bot a smoke off you?)

Similar words: cadge, scrounge

Common phrases: bot a cigarette, bot a smoke, bot something off someone