noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Sound
Pronunciation
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General-American:/ˈbɑtɚ/
Received-Pronunciation:/ˈbɒtə/
Southern-England:Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
rhymes with -ɒtə(ɹ)
1
noun
Meaning 1
One who operates a bot (automated software process).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
A homosexual man.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: childish, slang
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree Old Czech robota Czech robota Czech robotbor. English robotclip. English bot English -er English botter From bot + -er.