wbm

Definition

Wanna Be Mod—a gaming term for overzealous players who act like they have moderator powers they definitely don't possess. These self-appointed hall monitors patrol forums and chat rooms, reporting violations and lecturing others, desperately hoping the actual admins will notice their free labor.

Example Usage

This WBM in the Discord keeps threatening to ban people even though he's just a regular member with zero authority.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=wbm&defid=2460268)

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