PVP

What Does PVP Mean in a Text?

PVP means "Player Versus Player."

PVP is an abbreviation used in online gaming with the meaning "Player Versus Player." This term refers to games (or parts of games) which see one or more human players compete against other live players.

PVP contrasts with PVE (Player Versus Environment) and PVM (Player Versus Monster), where players compete against computer generated NPCs (Non-Player Characters).

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When I write PVP, I mean this:

meaning of PVP

"Player Versus Player"

Summary of Key Points

"Player Versus Player" is the most common definition for PVP on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
PVP
Definition:Player Versus Player
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of PVP in Sentences

Here is an example of PVP being used in conversation:
  • Reese: Have you ever played PVP games?
  • Tom: No. They're not my thing.

Example of PVP Used in a Text

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