Gen Alpha slang · Noun
npc
Meaning
Npc is Gen Alpha slang for someone behaving without independent thought, used mainly by ages 9–18. Rated "Watch" for adult use.
Where it came from
Gaming term for non-player character, repurposed as an insult around 2018 and revived by Gen Alpha.
Tone check
An insult, and a dehumanising one. Worth addressing when used repeatedly about one person.
Used in a sentence
"He's such an NPC."
Peak: 2023–2026
Age range: 9–18
Watch for adults to use
Related words
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kys
an extremely serious abusive abbreviation
periodt
full stop — the end of the discussion