Mob

Definition

Mob

1. Game usage. A critter.
2. General usage. A spawn of critters.
3. Uncommon. Any nonplayer character.

Usage note: The term "mob" can be confusing since it can refer to either a single critter or a group of critters. It is generally frowned upon to use mob to refer to a spawn of critters in a game or MMO setting.

References

• Wikipedia's article on mob gives more information about the usage and history of the term.