1337-speak hits the big time:
"BOSTON (Reuters) - "w00t," an expression of joy coined by online gamers, was crowned word of the year on Tuesday by the publisher of a leading U.S. dictionary.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."
Woohoo. Although I'm sure some young whippersnapper will come along any minute and tell me that leetspeak has been passe for years. It must be true -- when old farts like me are using it, it must be deadsville, man. (Groan.)
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