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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| Definitions include: acronym for "Estimated Time of Arrival." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "shut the fuck up". | |
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| Definitions include: short for "gangster" or "gangsta." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "kiss my teeth". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I don't know". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I can see". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "hope this helps". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "on the other hand". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I am not your lawyer". | |
| Definitions include: shortened version of "okay, thanks, bye." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "in my arrogant opinion". | |
| Definitions include: "okay, thanks, 'bye". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "massively multiplayer online role playing game." | |
Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: an expression of excitement or joy, used mostly by computer aficionados. | |
| Definitions include: a seminar conducted over the web. | |
| Definitions include: a method of accomplishing something that is otherwise prevented due to a bug. | |
| Definitions include: a member of the computer subculture which trades in illegal copies of copyrighted software. | |
| Definitions include: shortened form of "message". | |
| 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: acronym for "as far as I can tell". | |
| Definitions include: of an ongoing task, performed slowly over time, when nothing is claiming one's immediate attention. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "frequently asked question(s)". | |
| Definitions include: to cause a software or hardware bug to become evident. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "because". | |
| Definitions include: a type of shareware that only requires users to send a postcard to the author in order to purchase it. | |
| Definitions include: "that". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I understand it". | |
| Definitions include: a link to other bloggers' blogs on a blog. | |
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Other terms relating to 'may': | |
| 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: 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". | |
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| 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". | |
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| Definitions include: "your." | |
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| Definitions include: acronym for "none of your business." | |
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