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.