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Definition of OTOH
OTOH
- acronym for "on the other hand". Used mainly in computer-based conversation (instant messaging, email, text messaging, etc.)
- See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).
Last edited on Aug 11 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "you're welcome". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "love you like a sister". | |
| Definitions include: "alright". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I love you so fucking much". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "friend of a friend". | |
| Definitions include: "I am not a quantum physicist". | |
| Definitions include: what are you doing. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "thank you very much". | |
| Definitions include: pronunciation of BFFL. | |
| Definitions include: "elite." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I don't know". | |
| Definitions include: "disconnect". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "way to go". | |
| Definitions include: "nothing much". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "talk to you later". | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'hand': | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: to do something bad to someone that takes care of one. | |
| Definitions include: to be severely defeated. | |
| Definitions include: to have in one's possession. | |
| Definitions include: get caught doing something one shouldn't | |
| Definitions include: to applaud. | |
| Definitions include: to fist fight someone. Compare with throw hands. | |
| Definitions include: a powerful handgun. | |
| Definitions include: American football. | |
| Definitions include: Also, can mean "in relation to" as in close friendship or some type of relationship. | |
| Definitions include: items - usually clothing - worn by an older relative (especially sibling) and then "handed down" to a younger relative. | |
| Definitions include: in great amounts. | |
| Definitions include: used when comparing things and something is the clear-cut winner. | |
| Definitions include: prone to inappropriate touching with one's hands. | |
| Definitions include: a swear that one is telling the truth. | |
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Other terms relating to 'on': | |
| Definitions include: seemingly accidental but with a secret motive. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: See on (one's) plate. | |
| Definitions include: useless. | |
| Definitions include: doing better after an unfavorable event. | |
| Definitions include: returned to one's meth or crack addiction. | |
| Definitions include: to insult for fun; "make fun of". | |
| Definitions include: to leave (a relationship) or abandon. | |
| Definitions include: to attempt to attract verbally; "hit on". | |
| Definitions include: to test something before it is released or presented. | |
| Definitions include: See barge in. | |
| Definitions include: used to describe a person that is angry and is scolding at someone. | |
| Definitions include: to be involved with. | |
| Definitions include: to be present in large numbers. | |
| Definitions include: to be very happy. | |
Other terms relating to 'other': | |
| Definitions include: to be homosexual. | |
| Definitions include: for something heard to not have any effect. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "in other words". | |
| Definitions include: Other people's property. | |
| Definitions include: the opposing perspective. | |
| Definitions include: a woman with whom one has an affair. | |
| Definitions include: an expression of disbelief. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "significant other". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "some other dude did it". | |
| Definitions include: to interject one's self into another person's affairs. | |
| Definitions include: something completely different | |
| Definitions include: when a person confuses their right and left, used to mockingly inform them. | |
| Definitions include: when a person confuses their right and left, used to mockingly inform them. | |
Other terms relating to 'the': | |
| Definitions include: Walking, generally as opposed to driving. | |
| Definitions include: interrogation. | |
| Definitions include: extremely intoxicated | |
| Definitions include: information. | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: A good estimate, term of agreement | |
| Definitions include: a secret advantage. | |
| Definitions include: Inclusive | |
| Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse. | |
| Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing. | |
| Definitions include: of a male, to urinate. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: extremely popular. | |
| Definitions include: taking a passive role. | |
| Definitions include: the bathroom. | |
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