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WYGIWYGAINGW

"What you get is what your given and its no good whining."

An alternate version of WYSIWYG as popularised by Terry Pratchett.
Later on, the wizards wondered if the new universe might have been different if the Dean had waggled his fingers in a different way. Perhaps, within it, matter might have naturally formed itself into, say, garden furniture, or one giant nine-dimensional flower a trillion miles across. But Archchancellor Ridcully pointed out that this was not very useful thinking, because of the ancient principle of WYGIWYGAINGW.

-- Terry Pratchett (The Science of Discworld)
WYGIWYGAINGW by Cpt.Carnage September 3, 2005
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He is the most handsome, calm and kind man. He can make you laugh even though you’re literally at your lowest. He’s the sweetest and realest person in the whole world. He helps you get rid of your negative thoughts.
Wygian is my one in a lifetime kind of Man
Wygian by piggy wiggie November 22, 2023
What You Get Is What You See. Originally, a technology acronym that describes the trueness of a computer font is, and it means what you get (from your printer) is what you see (on your monitor).
The font looked great on my computer screen, but when I printed my file I was disappointed. It wasn’t WYGIWYS.
WYGIWYS by desert warrior January 28, 2024
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Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
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