Etymology

Wii

W4I1I1

Today it means: A video game system released worldwide by Nintendo in 2006, noted for its unique motion-based control system. Full definition →

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The story

Marketing coinage: homophone for we, with the two i characters supposed to represent two people, suggesting players gathering together.

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