warbot

English

Etymology

war +‎ -bot

Noun

warbot (plural warbots)

  1. A robot used in physical warfare.
  2. (Internet) A malicious bot (automated user) designed to disrupt other users' activity.
    • 1995, William J. Shefski, Interactive Internet: The Insider's Guide to MUDs, MOOs and IRC:
      A warbot is designed for use against other users or against IRC itself. Bots meant to do harm are one reason why many servers have banned their presence.

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