Word of the year

[Buleste]

Mirriam-Websters has released it's "word of 2007" and it's w00t. What does that say about the state of the English/American language?
For more details goto http://uk.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20071212/tod-uk-usa-language-2c625fb_1.html

[Tiago]

"It's like saying "yay", the dictionary said."

What ?! Can anyone explain this better to the non-english dummies...?

[Buleste]

It's a word to express joy or happiness. When you shoot someone in the back (on-line of course) you generally make a noise of happiness that is not necessarily a word. This is a w00t.

[Submeg]

nice description! :thumbs:

[TiredOfLife]

Mirriam-Websters has released it's "word of 2007" and it's w00t. What does that say about the state of the English/American language?
For more details goto http://uk.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20071212/tod-uk-usa-language-2c625fb_1.html

Yet another yankie attempt to drag down Gods own language to a new low.
When will they ever learn to speak and spell English correctly?:no:

[Buleste]

Mirriam-Websters has released it's "word of 2007" and it's w00t. What does that say about the state of the English/American language?
For more details goto http://uk.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20071212/tod-uk-usa-language-2c625fb_1.html

Yet another yankie attempt to drag down Gods own language to a new low.
When will they ever learn to speak and spell English correctly?:no:

Probably when the English learn how to speak and spell English correctly. I include myself in that statement. My spelling if awfull, my grammer is not much better and my speach is tempered by too much swearing. But i'm still a lot better than todays kids.

[Harrison]

Actually, as I mentioned in another thread somewhere, our spellings for words actually derive from the French versions of words, and the Americans are actually using the original English spellings for words. So at the end of the day the French are to blame!

As for that word of the year. That just shows how far the education system has fallen in recent years.

BTW, I wonder what the most popular word is on this forum. :hmmm:

[Buleste]

A close run between Amiga, PS3 or 360. Closely followed by many strings of words bashing the French.

French Bashing a game the whole world enjoys.

[Harrison]

Unless you are talking about classic French cars and some current ones, then i will defend them.

Personally I would have thought the word Amiga would be pretty popular myself!

[Submeg]

I don't mind the word w00t! :hide: lol. But saying that, it's not like I use it in everyday speech

[TiredOfLife]

It's a word to express joy or happiness. When you shoot someone in the back (on-line of course) you generally make a noise of happiness that is not necessarily a word. This is a w00t.

Hmm, always prefered stitch that you Bar steward.

[J T]

I laughed when I read this in the Metro and the rather po-faced article used the phrase 'l33t speak' and then had to explain what that was.

Personally I always enjoy use of WTF and of course FTW.

[TiredOfLife]

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=133t

Urbandictionary is the dogs nads.

[v85rawdeal]

It's a word to express joy or happiness. When you shoot someone in the back (on-line of course) you generally make a noise of happiness that is not necessarily a word. This is a w00t.


So, you are really saying that w00t is a sound made when you take someone from behind....


Hmmmm!!!!

[TiredOfLife]

Hmm this above, pink T-shirts and ballet.
No wonder we can't attract women to this site.
Not exactly rich pickings for them here is it?

[J T]

Hmm this above, pink T-shirts and ballet.
No wonder we can't attract women to this site.
Not exactly rich pickings for them here is it?

It should make for a non-threatening atmosphere though :tease:


http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=133t

Urbandictionary is the dogs nads.

Yes, many a time have we fallen back to let urban dictionary define something, like when a french doctor at work innocently asked what a fluffer was after someone made a joke about it.

I couldn't tell him what it meant because I was laughing too much. Also, it was more fun to see his reaction as he looked at the mighty urbandictionary.

[Buleste]

It's a word to express joy or happiness. When you shoot someone in the back (on-line of course) you generally make a noise of happiness that is not necessarily a word. This is a w00t.


So, you are really saying that w00t is a sound made when you take someone from behind....


Hmmmm!!!!

I know Portsmouth is a naval town but do try to keep your mind off the seamen.

[Submeg]

:lol: haha. v85 just got 0\/\/n3|)! Haha You n00b. lol :suicide: