Definition of yow
yow
interjection
- a general exclamation.
Yow, that's a nice rig!
Yow, that hurt.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'computer slang': | |
| Definitions include: features added to something to make it nicer, but which don't affect the core functionality. | |
| Definitions include: software that comes installed by default on PCs sold by some vendors. | |
| Definitions include: an icon, pictorial, or 3D representation of a person online. | |
| Definitions include: a metaphorical hammer that is wielded by operators or moderators when banning one or more users from an online community. | |
| Definitions include: the general appearance of software or a website. | |
| Definitions include: "hate". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "hope this helps". | |
| 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 kill, usually with a firearm. | |
| Definitions include: in computing, to solve a problem or a bug by detecting for and addressing the specific circumstances that lead to it, rather than writing a more general solution. | |
| Definitions include: a tool that is very versatile but isn't easy to use. | |
| Definitions include: a hypothetical affliction that causes programs to run more poorly over time. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "not work safe". | |
| Definitions include: used at the end of text-based communication to indicate that the content was sarcastic. | |
| Definitions include: aggravation. | |
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| Definitions include: Arguing, fussing and fighting loudly. | |
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