PVM

What Does PVM Mean in a Text?

PVM means "Player vs Monster."

PVM is an abbreviation used in online gaming with the meaning "Player Versus Monster." In PVM games, players fight computer-generated monsters, as opposed to fighting other human players (as required in PVP (Player Versus Player") games).

PVM is more popularly known as PVE (Player Versus Environment).

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When I write PVM, I mean this:

meaning of PVM

"Player vs Monster"

Summary of Key Points

"Player vs Monster" is the most common definition for PVM on online gaming forums.
PVM
Definition:Player vs Monster
Type:Abbreviation (Initialism)
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of PVM in Sentences

Here is an example of PVM being used in an online conversation:
  • Andy: What's your favorite PVM game?
  • Danni: I don't do PVM. I prefer to kick ass at PVP

Example of PVM Used in a Text

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