ABC
A common phrase in Roblox chat meaning 'I'm ready' or 'I want to do something'. Players type ABC to respond to offers in roleplay games.
Admin Commands
Special commands available to certain players (usually game admins) that let them control the game — like kicking players, teleporting, or giving items.
Adopt Me
One of Roblox's most popular games, a pet collecting and roleplay game by DreamCraft. The game broke Roblox's concurrent player record multiple times.
Avatar
Your in-game character in Roblox. You can customize your avatar with clothing, accessories, animations, and body shapes from the Avatar Shop.
Avatar Shop
The marketplace where you can buy clothing, accessories, animations, and other items for your Roblox avatar. Previously known as the Catalog.
Badge
An achievement awarded to players for completing tasks in a game. Developers create badges to reward player progress and encourage exploration.
Bloxburg
Short for 'Welcome to Bloxburg', a popular Roblox life simulation and building game where players build houses, get jobs, and roleplay.
Bobux
A meme/slang term for Robux, Roblox's virtual currency. Not an official term.
Catalog
The old name for the Avatar Shop — the marketplace for buying avatar items.
Creator Hub
Roblox's web portal for game developers to manage their games, view analytics, configure monetization, and access developer resources.
DevEx
Developer Exchange — Roblox's program that lets qualifying developers exchange their earned Robux for real-world currency (USD).
Developer
A person or studio that creates games (called experiences) on Roblox using Roblox Studio and the Luau programming language.
Experience
The official name for games on Roblox. Roblox rebranded 'games' to 'experiences' in 2022, though most players still say 'games'.
Exploit
A cheat or hack that gives a player unfair advantages. Using exploits violates Roblox's Terms of Service and can result in a permanent ban.
FPS
First-Person Shooter — a popular game genre on Roblox. Also refers to Frames Per Second, a measure of game performance.
Game Pass
A purchasable item in a Roblox game that gives permanent perks or abilities. Developers set the price and what the pass does.
Group
A community on Roblox where players can join together. Groups can own games, sell merchandise, and have ranks/roles for members.
GUI
Graphical User Interface — the on-screen buttons, menus, and HUD elements you see in Roblox games. Developers create GUIs in Roblox Studio.
Limiteds
Rare avatar items with a fixed supply that can be traded between players. Some Limiteds are worth thousands of Robux.
Luau
The programming language used in Roblox Studio to create game logic. It's a fork of Lua with added features like type checking.
Moderation
Roblox's system for reviewing content and enforcing community standards. Both automated and human moderators review games, chat, and assets.
NPC
Non-Player Character — a character in a game controlled by the game's code rather than a real player. NPCs are shopkeepers, enemies, and quest givers.
Obby
Short for 'obstacle course' — one of the most popular game genres on Roblox. Players jump and navigate through increasingly difficult obstacles.
OOF
The iconic death sound in Roblox. When a player's character dies, it makes the 'oof' sound. This became a famous internet meme.
Place
A single map or level within a Roblox game. A game (experience) can contain multiple places that players teleport between.
Premium
Roblox's monthly subscription ($4.99–$19.99/month) that gives members a Robux allowance, access to Premium-only items, and extra trading features.
Private Server
A personal copy of a Roblox game that only invited players can join. Some are free, others cost Robux. Great for playing with friends.
Robux
The virtual currency used across all of Roblox. Players use Robux to buy avatar items, game passes, and private servers. Can be purchased with real money.
Roblox Studio
The free development tool used to create Roblox games. It includes a 3D editor, scripting environment, and tools for building, animating, and testing games.
Roleplay
A game genre where players act out scenarios — like running a restaurant, being a superhero, or living in a city. Brookhaven is the most popular RP game.
Simulator
A hugely popular Roblox game genre where players repeatedly perform actions to earn currency and upgrade. Examples: Pet Simulator, Bee Swarm Simulator.
Spawn
The location where players appear when they join a game or respawn after dying.
Tag
In Roblox gaming context, 'tag' means to hit or touch another player — commonly used in combat games. Can also refer to game categories/labels.
Trading
The system that lets players exchange Limited items with each other. Requires Roblox Premium membership to access.
Tycoon
A popular Roblox game genre where players build and manage a business or base. Players earn money, expand their property, and unlock upgrades.
UGC
User-Generated Content — avatar items (hats, accessories, etc.) created by community members rather than Roblox. UGC creators can earn Robux from sales.