List of Common Internet [Online, Chat] Abbreviations [Acronyms]

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List of Common Internet [Online, Chat] Abbreviations [Acronyms]
« on: May 22, 2006, 10:08:01 AM » by dara

Could someone more internet saavy write a short list of all the abreviations and what they mean? Like IMO, ROTFL, ect.... thanks!

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« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2006, 01:22:54 PM » by 4myhoonie

ROTFL is Rolling on the floor laughing!!!!
IMO is In My Opinion, IMHO is In My Humble Opinion

any others?? my hubby is an expert so i've always asked him on ones i couldn't figure out. be glad to help if i can.

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« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2006, 07:47:19 PM » by healthybratt

DH - Dear Husband
DD - Dear Daughter
DS - Dear Son
DW - Dear Wife

MIL - Mother-in-law
FIL - Father-in-law
BIL - Brother-in-law
SIL - Sister-in-law

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« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2006, 08:06:59 PM » by natural

There, now we can all be on the "same page"

I was wondering what dh, dd, ds, etc. meant too.

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« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2006, 08:19:37 PM » by SC

BRB - Be right back.
BBL - Be back later.
ATM - At the moment.
ANON - Soon
BTDT - Been there, done that.
BTW - By the way.
DTR - Down the road.
LOL - Laughing out loud.
ROFL - Rolling on floor laughing.
IMHO - In my humble opinion.
IMO - In my opinion.
FYI - For your information.
HB - Hurry back.
HAND - Have a nice day.
TTFN - Ta ta for now.
BK - Back.
WB - Welcome back.
GTG - Got to go.
CYA - See you.
L8TR - Later
WTG - Way to go.
WD - Well done.
DH - Darling Hubby
DW - Darling Wife
DD - Darling Daughter
DS - Darling Son
MIL - Mother in Law
FIL - Father in Law
DIL - Daughter in Law
SIL - Son in Law

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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2006, 08:01:27 PM » by KristenA

I think I just figured out another one people write:

HTH = Hope that helps

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« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2006, 08:38:25 PM » by DawnsEarlyBirds

What is a SAHM? Have seen that once on this site and another time in the NoGreaterJoy fellowship directory.

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« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2006, 08:59:51 PM » by StephTallent

Quote from: DawnsEarlyBirds on August 24, 2006, 08:38:25 PM

What is a SAHM? Have seen that once on this site and another time in the NoGreaterJoy fellowship directory.

SAHM=Stay at Home Mom Grin

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« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2006, 09:21:52 PM » by DawnsEarlyBirds

Quote from: StephTallent on August 24, 2006, 08:59:51 PM

Quote from: DawnsEarlyBirds on August 24, 2006, 08:38:25 PM

What is a SAHM? Have seen that once on this site and another time in the NoGreaterJoy fellowship directory.

SAHM=Stay at Home Mom Grin

DUH! (Meaning, do I feel dumb! Grin

)
Thanks for explaining!

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« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2006, 09:40:17 PM » by StephTallent

Quote from: DawnsEarlyBirds on August 24, 2006, 09:21:52 PM

Quote from: StephTallent on August 24, 2006, 08:59:51 PM

Quote from: DawnsEarlyBirds on August 24, 2006, 08:38:25 PM

What is a SAHM? Have seen that once on this site and another time in the NoGreaterJoy fellowship directory.

SAHM=Stay at Home Mom Grin

DUH! (Meaning, do I feel dumb! Grin

)
Thanks for explaining!

No worries! I had to ask too. Unfortunately we aren't born with this as built in knowledge. Wink

I'm just happy to pass the answer along. Cheesy

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« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2006, 09:45:22 PM » by floydian

What is the No Greater Joy fellowship directory?

Thanks!!

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« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2006, 06:50:21 AM » by SC

http://www.fellowshipdirectory.com/

This is a directory of like-minded believers. You input your location information and a list of other families within a certain mile radius pops up. We've really enjoyed our directory as it has put us in touch with other families that we can relax around. We go camping together once or twice a year.

Funny story: We have some head covering, some quiver full and some whatever families. During one camping trip at a state park, we sat around the camp fire one night and sang kid's Bible songs. The next day, someone in our group wondered if other campers might have thought we were some sort of weird cult with lots of kids Cheesy

. The funniest thing I think I heard all weekend was when another couple was talking to my brother (who has 7 kids with #8 on the way), "We only have five." LOL!

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« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2006, 08:25:28 AM » by *MommaJo*

Thanks for the list. I wish I'd have found it sooner. I knew some of them. The one that strikes me as funny, though, is ANON. Wouldn't it be just as easy to type soon? Grin

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« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2006, 12:56:00 PM » by ALittleMore

Here's another one I see a lot online: IDK = I don't know.
Some people use IDN, too. Roll Eyes

Haha...

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« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2006, 01:26:42 PM » by healthybratt

Quote from: SC on August 03, 2006, 08:19:37 PM

HB - Hurry back.

I thought HB meant healthybratt Roll Eyes

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« Reply #15 on: August 25, 2006, 06:32:18 PM » by knitting another

Can someone explain "BUMP" please? Huh

Thanks!

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« Reply #16 on: August 25, 2006, 06:43:05 PM » by ALittleMore

Quote from: knitting another! on August 25, 2006, 06:32:18 PM

Can someone explain "BUMP" please? Huh

Thanks!

When someone sees or knows of a thread which has gone to the bottom because there haven't been replies to it, they will simply make a post on it to "Bump" it to the top. If they don't have anything they want to say, but they want to have it back on the main list so ppl will answer, they will just type BUMP!! Wink

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« Reply #17 on: September 15, 2006, 08:21:25 PM » by 1N1is6

Quote from: SC on August 25, 2006, 06:50:21 AM

Funny story: We have some head covering, some quiver full and some whatever families. During one camping trip at a state park, we sat around the camp fire one night and sang kid's Bible songs. The next day, someone in our group wondered if other campers might have thought we were some sort of weird cult with lots of kids Cheesy

. The funniest thing I think I heard all weekend was when another couple was talking to my brother (who has 7 kids with #8 on the way), "We only have five." LOL!

OK- I know what head covering and some whatever families would mean,..... but quiver full? I've never understood it, even though I've seen it other places. Could you explain please?
Thanks so much

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« Reply #18 on: September 16, 2006, 04:33:31 AM » by diaperswyper

From what i understand, quiverfull means you use no birth control, but allow God to plan your family. There may be varying convictions on that. For example, some might use nothing while the next might feel it's o.k. to know your body and abstain over certain times of the month. The phrase comes from Psalm 127:5. "Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them."

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« Reply #19 on: September 16, 2006, 04:34:42 AM » by diaperswyper

Forgot to ask my question. What does KWIM mean? Drives me nuts when i read it, can't for the life of me figure out what it means.

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Re: List of Common Internet [Online, Chat] Abbreviations [Acronyms]
« Reply #20 on: September 16, 2006, 06:11:59 AM » by SarahK

My guess:

KWIM = Know what I mean?

Correct me if I'm wrong-
Sarah K

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« Reply #21 on: September 16, 2006, 02:25:42 PM » by *MommaJo*

Here is another one...

WTM = WellTellMe

Grin

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« Reply #22 on: September 19, 2006, 09:11:12 AM » by *MommaJo*

I use j/k for 'just kidding'.

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« Reply #23 on: September 19, 2006, 09:25:46 AM » by mexmarr

Quote from: diaperswyper on September 16, 2006, 04:33:31 AM

It can also be used to simply mean, "lot of children." It doesn't have to have the birth control implications, though it often does.

I know women with nine-twelve kids. You might say that they have a full quiver-even though they did use birth control between some of their kids. Some people start using it with 4-5 kids. It varies.

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« Reply #24 on: October 19, 2006, 01:00:47 PM » by ShabbyChic

And NT is "Nourishing Traditions" a healthy way of living/cookbook by a lady named Sally Fallon. Took me FOREVER to figure out that one.

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« Reply #25 on: December 06, 2006, 04:02:41 PM » by Shady Lane

Could someone please give some translations for all of these abbreviated "web terms"? I'm apparently not a computer geek (at least not full fledged) and am getting tired of being stumped by a series of capital letters that mean nothing to me. Huh

I know a few such as

LOL - lots of laughs

and the DH - dear husband, son, etc. are fairly obvious. But there's been so many times that I'm stuck guessing what somebody meant. Would someone please have pity on me and list what you know??

Thanks a bunch in advance!! Cheesy

Rachel

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« Reply #26 on: December 06, 2006, 04:35:08 PM » by Kaira

Hi,
I have been there as well. Here are a few of the clean ones:

AAMOI - as a matter of interest
AFAIK - as far as I know
AKA - also known as
ASAP - as soon as possible
BRB - be right back
BTW - by the way
CFD - call for discussion
FAQ - frequently asked question
FWIW - for what it's worth
FYI - for your information
GTBOS - glad to be of service
IDK - i don't know
IMHO - in my humble opinion
IMO - in my opinion
IYSWIM - if you see what i mean

LOL - laugh out loud
OTOH - on the other hand
PMJI - pardon my jumping in
RFC - request for comments
ROTFL - rolling on the floor laughing
SNAIL MAIL - refers to speed of postal service mail
SOHF - sense of humor failure
TIA - thanks in advance
TTFN - ta ta for now
WRT - with respect to
WB - welcome back
WYSIWYG - what you see is what you get

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« Reply #27 on: December 06, 2006, 04:56:37 PM » by petrimama

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« Reply #28 on: December 06, 2006, 05:47:25 PM » by Shady Lane

Thanks so much! That sure helps! I couldn't find anything when I searched this site . . . guess I didn't think of the right keywords! Thanks again!
Rachel

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« Reply #29 on: December 15, 2006, 07:24:23 AM » by khix

Does anyone know what 'CYG' means?

I've seen it a couple times, and can't figure it out.

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