BBEG

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Gaming Slang

BBEG stands for Big bad evil guy, a gaming slang abbreviation.

Main villain of a tabletop RPG campaign, the enemy behind the overall plot whom players usually confront at the end. Used by game masters and players planning or discussing a story.

Example: Turns out the friendly innkeeper was the BBEG all along.

Usage notes

The phrase plays on the TV term "Big Bad," popularized by Buffy the Vampire Slayer for each season's main villain. Game masters share BBEG ideas online. Its use is affectionate and slightly humorous.

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