noun
Uncommon
RPG
RPG (noun) means a role-playing game, in which players take on the identity of characters in a story. Example: “She spent the whole weekend playing an RPG with her friends.”
noun
1
A role-playing game, in which players take on the identity of characters in a story.
"She spent the whole weekend playing an RPG with her friends."
2
A rocket-propelled grenade, a shoulder-fired weapon that launches an explosive projectile.
"The soldiers took cover from RPG fire."
How to use RPG
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually short for either a role-playing video game/tabletop game, or a rocket-propelled grenade launcher — context tells you which.
When to use it
Almost always written as the initialism, rarely spelled out.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- RPGs, RPG's
- Past tense
- RPGed, RPG'd, RPG'ed
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Etymology
An abbreviation — "role-playing game" in the gaming sense, and (via Russian military terminology) "rocket-propelled grenade" in the weapons sense.
Frequently asked questions
What does “RPG” mean?
The word “RPG” means a role-playing game, in which players take on the identity of characters in a story. In plain terms, usually short for either a role-playing video game/tabletop game, or a rocket-propelled grenade launcher — context tells you which.
How do you use “RPG” in a sentence?
Here is “RPG” used in a sentence: “She spent the whole weekend playing an RPG with her friends.”
What part of speech is “RPG”?
“RPG” is a noun.
Where does the word “RPG” come from?
The word “RPG” comes from Russian. An abbreviation — "role-playing game" in the gaming sense, and (via Russian military terminology) "rocket-propelled grenade" in the weapons sense.
Is “RPG” a common word?
“RPG” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “RPG” have?
“RPG” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a role-playing game, in which players take on the identity of characters in a story.
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