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.

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  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)':
yt?	Definitions include: acronym for "You there?" i.e. "Are you there?"
OTOH	Definitions include: acronym for "on the other hand".
tl;dr	Definitions include: acronym for "too long; didn't read."
SMFH	Definitions include: acronym for "shaking my fucking head".
OTW	Definitions include: acronym for "on the way".
IIR	Definitions include: acronym for "if I recall".
1432	Definitions include: "I love you too".
BFF	Definitions include: acronym for "best friend(s) forever".
AFAIU	Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I understand".
kthx	Definitions include: "ok, thanks."
DTRT	Definitions include: acronym for "do the right thing".
oic	Definitions include: acronym for "oh, I see".
IDEK	Definitions include: acronym for "I don't even know".
AFAIUI	Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I understand it".
TINLA	Definitions include: acronym for "this is not legal advice".
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Other terms relating to 'computer slang':
NM	Definitions include: "nothing much".
IFLY	Definitions include: acronym for "I fucking love you" or "I freaking love you".
JMO	Definitions include: "just my opinion".
beermat	Definitions include: unwanted optical media (e.g. CDs) received as junk mail.
cewebrity	Definitions include: a person who is famous due to their world-wide web presence.
IOW	Definitions include: acronym for "in other words".
ppl	Definitions include: abbreviated form of "people", used in electronic communication.
WDYT	Definitions include: "what do you think".
write-only code	Definitions include: source code that is extremely difficult to understand.
spamvertize	Definitions include: to advertise using spam and "spammy" techniques.
twiddle	Definitions include: to change something in a small, mindless way.
lamer	Definitions include: An annoying fool; idiot. (Used extensively on IRC).
404	Definitions include: missing or misplaced.
srsly	Definitions include: "seriously."
MTF	Definitions include: acronym for "more to follow".
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Other terms relating to 'may':
May the 4th be with you	Definitions include: standard greeting in celebration of May 4th: "Star Wars Day."
off like a prom dress in May	Definitions include: to be leaving.
your mileage may 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 'mile':
astronaut diaper miles	Definitions include: the shortest, fastest, cross-country route.
go the extra mile	Definitions include: to do something more than what is required.
hypermile	Definitions include: to attempt to maximize gas mileage by making fuel-conserving adjustments to one's car and one's driving techniques.
hypermileage	Definitions include: the exceeding of EPA ratings for miles per gallon by hypermiling.
hypermiler	Definitions include: a person who hypermiles.
walk a mile in (one's) shoes	Definitions include: to experience what another person experiences.
your mileage may 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 'vary':
your mileage may 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':
a bit of how's your father	Definitions include: sexual activity.
Adding your two cent	Definitions include: Slang for adding your opinion of something or someone without being asked for your opinion.
all your base are belong to us	Definitions include: a declaration of victory or superiority.
Bob's your uncle	Definitions include: said at the end of a set of instructions in order to mark their conclusion.
BYO	Definitions include: "bring your own..."
BYOB	Definitions include: acronym for "bring your own beer", "bring your own bottle", or "bring your own booze".
BYOW	Definitions include: "bring your own wine".
CYA	Definitions include: acronym for "cover your ass."
DYOH	Definitions include: acronym for "do your own homework".
FYI	Definitions include: acronym for "for your information."
FYL	Definitions include: acronym for "fuck your life".
GIYF	Definitions include: acronym for "Google is your friend".
IANYL	Definitions include: acronym for "I am not your lawyer".
j00r	Definitions include: "your."
MYOB	Definitions include: acronym for "mind your own business."
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