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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 blacked out to resolve 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.
origin
- 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: a computer whose security has been compromised, and is then used to perform computer misdeeds, such as sending spam or performing denial-of-service attacks. | |
| Definitions include: a form of shareware where, in lieu of the "registration" fee, the author asks that users donate to a charity. | |
| Definitions include: "You there?" i.e. "Are you there?" An instant messaging acronym. | |
| Definitions include: the pressing of the "Alt" key + the "Ctrl" key + the "Del" key to reboot or unfreeze a PC computer. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "in this thread". | |
| Definitions include: "benchmark". | |
| Definitions include: a single element in a graphical user interface. | |
| Definitions include: a cable connector device with either two male or two female connectors on it, used to connect mismatched cables. | |
| Definitions include: an error code used to refer to user error. | |
| Definitions include: a seminar conducted over the web. | |
| Definitions include: "laptop". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "what's on your mind". | |
| Definitions include: to overwhelm a web site with massive amounts of traffic due to Slashdot linking to it. | |
| Definitions include: to surf the World Wide Web looking for references to one's name, via search engines. | |
| Definitions include: in an online community, a second account created by an account-holder. | |
Other terms relating to 'exclamations (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: an exclamation of surprise or disappointment; "damn"; "darn"; "shit". | |
| Definitions include: used in conversation to announce or respond to an ordinary event, with the sarcastic implication that the event is newsworthy. | |
| Definitions include: See god damn. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of congratulations. | |
| Definitions include: women's underpants. | |
| Definitions include: a greeting. | |
| Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. | |
| Definitions include: "no". | |
| Definitions include: variant of "hell to the no". | |
| Definitions include: thank you. | |
| Definitions include: anything, in speech. | |
| Definitions include: "for sure". | |
| Definitions include: feces. | |
| Definitions include: general expletive. | |
| Definitions include: "for real", i.e. "seriously". | |
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: a $20 bag of marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: proper spelling of "samolian". | |
| Definitions include: money. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "mother-in-law". | |
| Definitions include: is where you get money for sittin' on your ass. | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool". | |
| Definitions include: someone's hidden savings, usually of money or drugs. | |
| Definitions include: a very attractive person; "a perfect ten". | |
| Definitions include: a quarter. | |
| Definitions include: short for "gangster" or "gangsta." | |
| Definitions include: Money transferred directly from a band to a DJ, to bribe the DJ into playing their songs either on the radio or on a video channel. | |
| Definitions include: money. | |
| Definitions include: a large amount of money. | |
| Definitions include: money. | |
| Definitions include: one hundred 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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