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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: used with a subject matter to refer to a person with deep, expert knowledge of that subject matter. | |
| Definitions include: one-off solutions that deal with some special case, rather than a more all-encompassing solution. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "original poster" - i.e. the person to submit (post) something to a website that permits discussion about submitted things. | |
| Definitions include: "something". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "what the fuck?". | |
| Definitions include: the amount by which a numerical amount is fudged (adjusted). | |
| Definitions include: the real world, as opposed to the "virtual" world of computers, also known as cyberspace. | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "as far as I know." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "oh my God, what the fuck, barbecue." | |
| Definitions include: "I love you". | |
| Definitions include: to use a search engine to get information about a current or past love interest. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "can't be arsed". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I am a lawyer". | |
| Definitions include: a post to a discussion forum that is intended to incite flames. | |
| Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. | |
Other terms relating to 'exclamations (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: Jesus. Used as an exclamation. Note: a bastardization of the name, most likely to prevent offending the religions. | |
| Definitions include: "yes ma'am". | |
| Definitions include: an exclamation of extreme displeasure; "oh shit". | |
| Definitions include: "Thank you." | |
| Definitions include: a general exclamation. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "thank you". | |
| Definitions include: exclamation to denote general sorrow, despair, or disappointment. | |
| Definitions include: interjection used when something smells bad. | |
| Definitions include: "for sure". | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of disbelief. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation upon seeing an attractive person. | |
| Definitions include: roughly equivalent to "serious." | |
| Definitions include: exclamation used to get the attention of one or more people. | |
| Definitions include: spelling variant of "yeah". | |
| Definitions include: interjection used to mean that something will not happen (until one is dead.) | |
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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