RPG
|R-P-G|
🇺🇸
/ˌɑːr piː ˈdʒiː/
🇬🇧
/ˌɑː piː ˈdʒiː/
Role-playing game or rocket-propelled grenade
Etymology
'RPG' originates from English, specifically the abbreviation for 'role-playing game' and 'rocket-propelled grenade'.
'RPG' as 'role-playing game' emerged in the 1970s with the rise of tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons. 'RPG' as 'rocket-propelled grenade' has been used in military contexts since the mid-20th century.
Initially, 'RPG' referred to specific game types and military weapons, and these meanings have largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a role-playing game, a type of game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting.
Many people enjoy playing RPGs for their immersive storytelling.
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Noun 2
a rocket-propelled grenade, a shoulder-fired missile weapon.
The soldier was trained to use an RPG in combat situations.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 00:06