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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: computer software that occupies too many resources due to its preponderance of features. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "direct message". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "off-topic". | |
| Definitions include: to switch between tasks, requiring one to switch their focus on the new task. | |
| Definitions include: of an ongoing task, performed slowly over time, when nothing is claiming one's immediate attention. | |
| Definitions include: to click a link on the web and be taken to a site other than the one anticipated. | |
| Definitions include: to deal with urgent problems (usually at work.) | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "go fuck yourself". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "too long; will read later". | |
| Definitions include: an HP-UX computer. | |
| Definitions include: "computer." | |
| Definitions include: "porn", i.e. pornography. | |
| Definitions include: to smoke marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I miss you so much." | |
| Definitions include: a seminar conducted over the web. | |
Other terms relating to 'exclamations (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: "alright". | |
| Definitions include: a general exclamation. | |
| Definitions include: an exclamation of delight, surprise or amazement. | |
| Definitions include: "for real", i.e. "seriously". | |
| Definitions include: a phrase indicating approval, excitement, or support; "right on". | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of unhappiness. | |
| Definitions include: spelling variant of jeez. | |
| Definitions include: "Jesus Christ and God almighty." | |
| Definitions include: exclamation used upon sight of an attractive person. | |
| Definitions include: to initiate an action. | |
| Definitions include: "your". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "get the fuck out", an expression of disbelief. | |
| Definitions include: an exclamation of extreme displeasure; "oh shit". | |
| Definitions include: suffix used to add emphasis to nearly any word. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of disappointment. | |
Other terms relating to 'games (related to)': | |
| Definitions include: aggravation. | |
| Definitions include: "ridiculous". | |
| Definitions include: a competition employed to determine the ownership of an object when ownership is in dispute. | |
| Definitions include: abbreviated form of "shoot 'em up". | |
| Definitions include: in a betting situation, the option most likely to win. | |
| Definitions include: someone who is new to a particular group, activity, game, field of study, etc. | |
| Definitions include: a person who has not had their first kiss or has never French kissed. | |
| Definitions include: a videogame that requires mashing buttons to play, rather than finesse. | |
| Definitions include: a women with a larger than average butt, but still firm and fit. | |
| Definitions include: someone who is new to a particular group, activity, game, field of study, etc. | |
| Definitions include: a revealing characteristic, especially in poker. | |
| Definitions include: to get the last card in Texas Hold'em. | |
| Definitions include: a disappointing event. | |
| Definitions include: hung-over from alcohol. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "face the wall." | |
Other terms relating to 'money': | |
| Definitions include: to smile widely, with teeth. | |
| Definitions include: a unit of money. Notes: also spelled "samolian." | |
| Definitions include: worth 100,000 units of a currency to just below 1,000,000 units. | |
| Definitions include: skins/skinheads. | |
| Definitions include: a Canadian one dollar coin. | |
| Definitions include: "cheque". | |
| Definitions include: $20. | |
| Definitions include: money. | |
| Definitions include: a roll of money. | |
| Definitions include: having three children in rapid succession (generally following the marriage of a young couple). | |
| Definitions include: coin money. | |
| Definitions include: hundreds of dollars. | |
| Definitions include: to yell at someone; "blow up". | |
| Definitions include: to throw paper currency into the air above or near a group of people, so that they can grab it. | |
| Definitions include: one thousand dollars. | |
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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