Definition
An insult meaning someone is bad at something, acting robotic or predictable, or just doing something dumb. From gaming where 'bots' are computer-controlled players that make dumb decisions. Calling someone a 'bot' means they're playing/acting like an NPC who can't think for themselves. Lighter than calling someone an NPC since it's more about skill than personality.
Translation for Parents
It means someone is acting stupid or incompetent, like a computer-controlled character in a game that just runs into walls. If your kid calls someone a bot, they're saying that person can't think for themselves or keeps making obvious mistakes. It's a step below calling someone an NPC but in the same family.
Examples
“he walked into the wrong class twice he's such a bot”
“He walked into the wrong classroom twice, he's so clueless”
“stop being a bot and figure it out”
“Stop being helpless and figure it out yourself”
Cringe Score
Your kid will cringe
If a parent calls someone a 'bot,' the teen reaction depends entirely on delivery. Nail it and you're in. Miss it and you've just proven their point about parents being NPCs.
Category
insult
Peak
2020-01
Last Verified
2026-02-26
Sources
editorial, urban_dictionary, reddit