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Definition of YMMV
YMMV
interjection
- acronym for "your mileage may vary." Used mainly in computer-based conversation (instant messaging, email, text messaging, etc.)
I thought the shaving cream worked really well, but YMMV.
- See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Jun 06 2013. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "drop dead gorgeous". | |
| Definitions include: "to be quite honest". | |
| Definitions include: "okay, thanks, 'bye". | |
| Definitions include: to contact a person via an Internet-based "Instant Messaging" service, such as MSN Instant Messenger or AOL Instant Messenger. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "sorry, could not resist". | |
| Definitions include: shortened version of "okay, thanks, bye." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "don't mind if I do". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "this is not legal advice". | |
| Definitions include: before. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "in my opinion". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "be right there". | |
| Definitions include: "please". | |
| Definitions include: computer speak for "elite." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Oh my God", a general-purpose exclamation. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "got to go". | |
Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: variant of "LOL" (i.e. "laugh out loud".) | |
| Definitions include: one view that surfaces essential business data, often from multiple sources. | |
| Definitions include: to vomit. | |
| Definitions include: "Freeware" was originally the trademark of "PC-Talk" author Andrew Fluegelman. | |
| Definitions include: "free to play". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "that feeling when". | |
| Definitions include: marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: an error code used to refer to user error. | |
| Definitions include: From "bandwidth" as a measure of the rate of data transfer ("throughput") that a digital medium can handle. | |
| Definitions include: "your." | |
| Definitions include: "Internet BFF", i.e. "Internet Best Friend(s) Forever". | |
| Definitions include: a piece of computer hardware or software combining the best qualities of that type of hardware or software. | |
| Definitions include: acronym "not your personal army". | |
| Definitions include: an icon, pictorial, or 3D representation of a person online. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "private message". | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'may': | |
| Definitions include: standard greeting in celebration of May 4th: "Star Wars Day." | |
| Definitions include: to be leaving. | |
| Definitions include: In the United States, "your mileage may vary" is the standard disclaimer given along with estimates of the mileage of motor vehicles. | |
Other terms relating to 'mile': | |
| Definitions include: the shortest, fastest, cross-country route. | |
| Definitions include: to do something more than what is required. | |
| Definitions include: to attempt to maximize gas mileage by making fuel-conserving adjustments to one's car and one's driving techniques. | |
| Definitions include: the exceeding of EPA ratings for miles per gallon by hypermiling. | |
| Definitions include: a person who hypermiles. | |
| Definitions include: to experience what another person experiences. | |
| Definitions include: In the United States, "your mileage may vary" is the standard disclaimer given along with estimates of the mileage of motor vehicles. | |
Other terms relating to 'vary': | |
| Definitions include: In the United States, "your mileage may vary" is the standard disclaimer given along with estimates of the mileage of motor vehicles. | |
Other terms relating to 'your': | |
| Definitions include: sexual activity. | |
| Definitions include: Slang for adding your opinion of something or someone without being asked for your opinion. | |
| Definitions include: a declaration of victory or superiority. | |
| Definitions include: said at the end of a set of instructions in order to mark their conclusion. | |
| Definitions include: "bring your own..." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "bring your own beer", "bring your own bottle", or "bring your own booze". | |
| Definitions include: "bring your own wine". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "cover your ass." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "do your own homework". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "for your information." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "fuck your life". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "Google is your friend". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I am not your lawyer". | |
| Definitions include: "your." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "mind your own business." | |
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