bot

noun
UK: /bɒt/
US: /bɑːt/

  1. A computer program that does things automatically on the Internet.

    1. A bot replied to my message instantly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company uses a bot to automatically answer customer inquiries around the clock. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who seems to behave like a machine, without thinking or feeling.

    1. He acts like a bot, just following orders. [ ] [ ]
    2. After working long hours, I felt like a bot going through the motions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

robot automaton
bot verb

  1. To use a bot to automate tasks.

    1. They bot accounts to promote services. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some companies bot social media to artificially inflate their popularity. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bot" in English means: A computer program that does things automatically on the Internet., A person who seems to behave like a machine, without thinking or feeling..

The phonetic transcription of "bot" is /bɒt/ in British English and /bɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bot": robot, automaton.

Example usage of "bot": "A bot replied to my message instantly.". More examples on the page.