Browsing page 63 of words meaning computers, electronics, technology (652 words total)

adjective

• impressive or flashy. Typically used to refer to new technology.

  This software update has a lot of new whiz-bang features!

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  Last edited on Apr 20 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 02 2003.

noun

• a single element in a graphical user interface. For example: a button, tab, or text entry box. Possibly from "WIndow gaDGET."

  These widgets will all be aligned horizontally.

  Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.

• a thing. Used to stand in for a real object, which may or may not have a name.

  Well, how long do we have to patent the widget?

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  • See more words with the same meaning: unspecified item(s), 'stuff', 'thing(s)'.

  Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.

noun - uncountable

• pejorative name for Microsoft Windows. From "Windows" + "blows".

  I can't believe you still use Winblows. Linux rulez!

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  Last edited on Mar 30 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.

noun - uncountable

• pejorative name for Microsoft Windows.

  I can't believe you still use Windoze. Don't you know that Linux protects your freedoms?

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  Last edited on Dec 18 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.

interjection

• interjection used to indicate that something is cool. Originated in Britain. Popularized in modern slang by the movie Juno.

  Wizard.

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  Last edited on Nov 11 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 14 2009.

noun

• used with a subject matter to refer to a person with deep, expert knowledge of that subject matter.

  We're looking to hire a Unix wizard.

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  Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

interjection

• an expression of excitement or joy, used mostly by computer aficionados. Typically the "w" is written in lower case. Though the term was originally limited to use on the Internet, it is now used in speech. Also spelled "w00t". (That is - using zeroes rather than oh's.)

  I just finished making my game modification. woot!

                                                                                                                                                             
  
  Citation from "Oxford adds woot! to dictionary", The Register, John Oates, 18th August 2011 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

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  • See more words with the same meaning: to be happy, feel good.

  Last edited on May 14 2013. Submitted by Norm from Ft Worth, TX, USA on Dec 20 2001.

origin

• Among other etymologies, in "Dungeons and Dragons" and similar games, "woot" may be a contraction of "wow, loot." "Loot" is valuable items that defeated monsters leave behind.
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  Last edited on May 17 2011. Submitted by Tim R. on Jul 08 2009.

• Another suggested etymology is "we owned [the] other team", from multi-player online gaming.

  Last edited on May 14 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Apr 23 2013.