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robot

Definition

  • noun: a real or imaginary machine that is controlled by a computer and is often made to look like a human or animal
  • noun: a machine that looks like a human being and performs various complex acts (as walking or talking) of a human being
  • sometimes used figuratively to describe a person who seems to do things automatically or who seems to have no feelings or emotions

Examples

  • A 'robotic' arm is used to mix the chemicals.

  • He answered their questions 'robotically'.

  • He answered the questions like a 'robot'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Okay, don't worry. Everything's going to be fine. We're gonna be really happy here. Right? Agnes? Question. What are these? A dozen boogie robots! Boogie! Look at this. Watch me! Cookie robots. I said cookie robots. Why are you so old? Okay. I'm on it. (..)
    2010 Despicable Me
  • (..) you know, we can have a better future. - Wait, wait! Do you have coco-nutties? - Yeah. Light bulb. Dr Nefario! I'm going to need a dozen tiny robots disguised as cookies! - What? - Cookie robots! - Who is this? - Oh, forget it. (..)
    2010 Despicable Me