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w00t
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Welcome, O life! I go to encounter for the millionth time the reality of experience and to forge in the smithy of my soul the uncreated conscience of my race.
James JoyceContents
English
Etymology
Of uncertain origin; most likely from a 1993 dance catch-phrase “whoot, there it is!”,[1] but other theories exist, such as that it is a blend of wow and loot (as might be exclaimed during a role-playing game), an acronym for “we owned the other team”, a corruption of root (as might be exclaimed by a hacker on obtaining root access), or a derivative of Scots hoot.[1]
Pronunciation
Interjection
w00t!
- (Internet slang) Used to express joy, particularly that felt during success or victory.
- w00t I've won this special item.
Synonyms
Quotations
- news:alt.test, Jan 8 1996, 1:00 am
- "w00t"
- Reuters: "w00t" crowned word of year by U.S. dictionary
- ABC News: Merriam-Webster's Word of '07: 'W00t'
References
- Notes:
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Grant Barrett, “The Real History and Origin of Woot and w00t” (2007 December 12)
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