RP

/ɑː(ɹ)piː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: RPs · RP's · RPing · RP'ing

Meaning · English

To roleplay.

Verb

Examples

I hope you enjoyed this snapshot of why D&D is a great intro into RP'ing. Next week, get your katanas, miniguns, Bulldog-Step vans, and Earth Spirits out. We’re talking Shadowrun. See you then!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “RP” mean?

To roleplay.

Is “RP” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.