w00t
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English
Etymology
Of uncertain origin; most likely from a 1993 dance catch-phrase “whoot, there it is!” from the band 95 South,[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)

