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W00t is Word of the Year

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071212/wr_nm/usa_language_dc;_ylt=AgOYbyVHpW3r39qm9oMK8YcjtBAF

Massachusetts-based Merriam-Webster Inc. said "w00t" -- typically spelled with two zeros -- reflects a new direction in the American language led by a generation raised on video games and cell phone text-messaging.

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

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Posted by Michael on December 12, 2007 07:37 AM |

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w00t is nothing like saying "yay". it's more like "where's the party, wo0t!"

Posted by: jp | December 13, 2007 11:06 AM

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