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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: to some time that is not the present time, and/or some place that is not the present location. | |
| Definitions include: a chronologically-ordered collection of articles, posted to the world-wide web, about any topic. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "not safe for work". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "to my knowledge". | |
| Definitions include: talent in using the Google search engine. | |
| Definitions include: while "hacker" originally had positive connotations, it has since come to refer to individuals who sometimes use computers with malicious intent. | |
| Definitions include: to terminate an account because the account-holder violated the Terms of Service. | |
| Definitions include: From "bandwidth" as a measure of the rate of data transfer ("throughput") that a digital medium can handle. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I miss you so much." | |
| Definitions include: a hack or involving a hack. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "none of your business." | |
| Definitions include: abbreviated form of "people", used in electronic communication. | |
| Definitions include: a tool that is very versatile but isn't easy to use. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "good luck, have fun". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "frequently asked question(s)". | |
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: to throw paper currency into the air above or near a group of people, so that they can grab it. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "mother-in-law". | |
| Definitions include: a ten-dollar bill. | |
| Definitions include: a roll of money. | |
| Definitions include: a unit of money. Notes: also spelled "samolian." | |
| Definitions include: money, dollars. | |
| Definitions include: a wad of currency in small denominations with a large denomination bill around the outside to make it look like more money. | |
| Definitions include: one thousand dollars. | |
| Definitions include: anything that attracts the opposite sex. | |
| Definitions include: 1 pound sterling. | |
| Definitions include: Really good marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: a long time. | |
| Definitions include: money. | |
| Definitions include: a ten dollar bill. | |
| Definitions include: money. | |
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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