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despawn

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /diːˈspɔːn/
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  • rhymes with -ɔːn

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verb

Meaning 1

To be instantaneously destroyed or removed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ergative

Topics: video-games

Examples

  • A mob will immediately despawn if ever there is no player within 128 blocks of it.
  • The helicopter despawned shortly after take-off, leaving the player in an unexpected free fall.
  • The game despawns the enemies after you kill them 15 times or so.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From de- + spawn.