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Definition of woot
woot
interjection
- an expression of excitement or joy, used mostly by computer aficionados. Typically the "w" is written in lower case. Though the term was originally limited to use on the Internet, it is now used in speech. Also spelled "w00t". (That is - using zeroes rather than oh's.)
I just finished making my game modification. woot!
Citation from "Oxford adds woot! to dictionary", The Register, John Oates, 18th August 2011 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
- See more words with the same meaning: exclamations (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: to be happy, feel good.
Last edited on May 14 2013. Submitted by Norm from Ft Worth, TX, USA on Dec 20 2001.
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- Among other etymologies, in "Dungeons and Dragons" and similar games, "woot" may be a contraction of "wow, loot." "Loot" is valuable items that defeated monsters leave behind.
- See more words with the same meaning: games (related to).
- See more words with the same meaning: money.
Last edited on May 17 2011. Submitted by Tim R. on Jul 08 2009.
- Another suggested etymology is "we owned [the] other team", from multi-player online gaming.
Last edited on May 14 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Apr 23 2013.
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Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "what have you done". | |
| Definitions include: software that is free to share with others and is - at least initially - free to use. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "ta-ta for now" (i.e. "goodbye for now.") | |
| Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as fuck". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "my reaction when". | |
| Definitions include: the act of removing the CPU from a computer in order to perform a replacement or upgrade. | |
| Definitions include: an emphatic "Okay," via a doubled "k". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "what the fuck?". | |
| Definitions include: any limited resource measured in units of area. | |
| Definitions include: the internal portions of some system. | |
| Definitions include: to cite a relevant excerpt from some text. | |
| Definitions include: superfluous source code that has yet to be removed. | |
| Definitions include: non-elegant, in a way that solves a problem using the sheer amount of computer processing available, rather than finding (or inventing) a smarter technique. | |
| Definitions include: a website with little or no content, consisting of mostly (or entirely) | |
Other terms relating to 'exclamations (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: variant of "hell to the yes". | |
| Definitions include: intensifier, usually expressing confusion or displeasure. | |
| Definitions include: for sure; certainly. | |
| Definitions include: "for sure". | |
| Definitions include: an expression of disbelief or surprise. | |
| Definitions include: variant of "for God's sake". | |
| Definitions include: praise, congratulations, or thanks. | |
| Definitions include: an emphatic "no". | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of surprise. | |
| Definitions include: intensifier, used with an interrogative. | |
| Definitions include: okay. | |
| Definitions include: an emphatic "yes". | |
| Definitions include: A casual observance of someone you find very attractive. | |
| Definitions include: buttocks. | |
| Definitions include: "for sure". | |
Other terms relating to 'games (related to)': | |
| Definitions include: a videogame that requires mashing buttons to play, rather than finesse. | |
| Definitions include: someone who is new to a particular group, activity, game, field of study, etc. | |
| Definitions include: hung-over from alcohol. | |
| Definitions include: "ridiculous". | |
| Definitions include: abbreviated form of "shoot 'em up". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Game of the Year". | |
| Definitions include: a coward. | |
| Definitions include: to have sexual intercourse. | |
| Definitions include: a revealing characteristic, especially in poker. | |
| Definitions include: to get the last card in Texas Hold'em. | |
| Definitions include: a competition employed to determine the ownership of an object when ownership is in dispute. | |
| Definitions include: a person who has not had their first kiss or has never French kissed. | |
| Definitions include: a women with a larger than average butt, but still firm and fit. | |
| Definitions include: in a betting situation, the option most likely to win. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "face the wall." | |
Other terms relating to 'money': | |
| Definitions include: money. | |
| Definitions include: money in general. | |
| Definitions include: a five dollar bill. | |
| Definitions include: a very attractive person; "a perfect ten". | |
| Definitions include: a thousand. | |
| Definitions include: a five pound note. | |
| Definitions include: one thousand dollars. | |
| Definitions include: to yell at someone; "blow up". | |
| Definitions include: a $100 bill. | |
| Definitions include: money used to start a business. | |
| Definitions include: vocal imitation of the sound of an old-style analog cash register. | |
| Definitions include: the main source of income for a business. | |
| Definitions include: a very good, trusted friend, often from childhood; "homie"; "boy". | |
| Definitions include: money. | |
| Definitions include: in agreement. | |
Other terms relating to 'to be happy, feel good': | |
| Definitions include: to be extremely happy. | |
| Definitions include: to feel great. | |
| Definitions include: to feel very good. | |
| Definitions include: to cheer up. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of joy. | |
| Definitions include: the pleasant feeling after sexual intercourse. | |
| Definitions include: to cheer up. | |
| Definitions include: to feel great. | |
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| Definitions include: see woot. | |
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