Ko
Etymology
Borrowing from Japanese 劫 (kō)
Noun Edit
ko (uncountable)
Ko is a Japanese go term adopted into English usage. It describes a situation where two alternating single stone captures would repeat the original board position. The alternating captures could repeat indefinitely, preventing the game from ending. The ko rule resolves the situation.
You much play elsewhere at least once before you can go back to the alternating capture patten. The other side in term, must also play somewhere else first before come back to this alternating capture fight.
The term ko is also used more generally in reference to other repeating patterns and rules involving them, although superko is the general term for repetitions other than the take-and-take-back ko.
Etymology
Borrowing from Japanese 劫 (kō)
Noun Edit
ko (uncountable)
Ko is a Japanese go term adopted into English usage. It describes a situation where two alternating single stone captures would repeat the original board position. The alternating captures could repeat indefinitely, preventing the game from ending. The ko rule resolves the situation.
You much play elsewhere at least once before you can go back to the alternating capture patten. The other side in term, must also play somewhere else first before come back to this alternating capture fight.
The term ko is also used more generally in reference to other repeating patterns and rules involving them, although superko is the general term for repetitions other than the take-and-take-back ko.
by Tanghot July 30, 2017
Get the Komug. by Sexy Guy (Ammar) December 4, 2022
Get the kos okhtekmug. -Have you heard of this new tiktoker?
-Pawr Ko Deeyo! He's very good.
-He's certainly doing God's work, a true Vatican legend.
-Pawr Ko Deeyo! He's very good.
-He's certainly doing God's work, a true Vatican legend.
by stoicazoo December 5, 2022
Get the Pawr Ko Deeyomug. "Ko Rlpof Puh" is a unique term combining Fortnite, Hello Kitty, and a playful expression. In this context, it signifies the delightful surprise and joy experienced when encountering a lighthearted, Hello Kitty-themed moment within the Fortnite gaming universe.
*While navigating through Fortnite's virtual landscape, the players were caught off guard by a "Ko Rlpof Puh" encounter—a Hello Kitty-inspired emote that popped up unexpectedly, bringing a lighthearted and amusing element to their intense battle.*
by Etiicq December 25, 2023
Get the Ko Rlpofmug. by Runupandyouwontrunoff April 23, 2020
Get the KOSmug. Person who constantly falls asleep. Cannot stay awake more than a few hours, often sleeps for days/weeks at a time. Only wakes up to eat and moan. Sometimes due to alcohol but more common cause is just being a KO King
Look at him asleep over there, such a KO King
There Carl goes again, sleeping as usual! He's the KO King
The KO King just woke up
There Carl goes again, sleeping as usual! He's the KO King
The KO King just woke up
by The Mal May 12, 2013
Get the KO Kingmug. Ko is a very nice guy who makes everyone feel so warm and welcoming because he always wants everyone to be happy. Ko’s have nice faces, a cute laugh and a smile that makes every room brighter. They are always there for their friends and you can always count on Ko. Ko’s tend to be different and unique from the rest of the world just like their name and that’s why you can spot a Ko from a mile away.
by Ko’s fan February 15, 2022
Get the Komug.