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 Nov 13 2010. 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: "elite". | |
| Definitions include: abbreviated form of "okay". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "you are not a lawyer." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "off-topic". | |
| Definitions include: shortened version of "okay, thanks, bye." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "don't forget to be awesome". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I miss you so fucking much." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "face the wall." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "not work safe". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "do the right thing". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I'm not an expert". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I can see". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "in my experience". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "shaking my damn head". | |
| Definitions include: acronym "not your personal army". | |
Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: to be so intoxicated from illegal stimulants that one loses complete control over one's body. | |
| Definitions include: to terminate an account because the account-holder violated the Terms of Service. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I am not a constitutional lawyer". | |
| Definitions include: something that reveals important plot elements or details from a work of fiction or non-fiction. | |
| Definitions include: a test of a new, repaired, or modified piece of electronic equipment whereby power is turned on, and people nearby look for smoke. | |
| Definitions include: to surf the World Wide Web looking for references to one's name, via search engines. | |
| Definitions include: computer speak for "elite." | |
| Definitions include: "Oh my God." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "end of file". | |
| Definitions include: something that spreads through the internet in the same way that a virus spreads between organisms. | |
| Definitions include: "elite". | |
| Definitions include: product(s) announced far before any release (even beta) has been made. | |
| Definitions include: to dance. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "laughing my rear off" or "laughing my rump off". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "for fuck's sake." | |
Slang terms with the same root words
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". | |
| 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." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "none of your business." | |
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