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ARCHIVED FORUM -- April 2007 to March 2012 READ ONLY FORUM
This is the first Archived Forum which was active between 17th April 2007 and
1st March February 2012
Latest post 02-06-2010 2:52 PM by AT. 58 replies.
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05-22-2007 3:08 PM
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Jandyt
- Joined on 04-01-2007
- Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK
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On reading the forum, quite often we come across abbreviations. A common one is SWMBO. I thought it might be a good idea to list a few of these so please add to the list when you come across a new one. Here's a few starters------ SWMBO= She who must be obeyed. IMHO= In my honest opinion or in my humble opinion. IIRC= If I remember correctly FWIW = For what it's worth (Thanks Greg) RTFM= Read the f****ng manual AFAP= As fast as possible (Thanks Tom) WOS= Wise Old Sage BTW= By the way.
AFAIK=As far as I know PITA= Pain in the butt NLA= No longer available.
HTH= Hope this helps (Hope that helped) KIKINOKO= Non B&O LMAO= Laughing my 4ss off! Thanks Benjnz Oh and BTW, IMHO SWMBO shouldn't have to put up with KIKINOKO equipment! Andy T.
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The Plumber
- Joined on 04-16-2007
- Plymouth UK
- Posts 669
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Re: What does ******* mean?
Ive seen iirc used before. What does that mean?
Never Mind The Ball-Cocks
www.markmossplumbing.co.uk
A labourer uses his hands A tradesman uses his hands and his head A craftsman uses his hands, his head and his heart
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9 LEE
- Joined on 02-14-2007
- Moderator - UK
- Posts 5,223
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Re: What does ******* mean?
If i remember correctly...
Lee
BeoWorld - Everything Bang & Olufsen
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The Plumber
- Joined on 04-16-2007
- Plymouth UK
- Posts 669
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Re: What does ******* mean?
i hate abbreviations, so childish and lazy. LOL
Never Mind The Ball-Cocks
www.markmossplumbing.co.uk
A labourer uses his hands A tradesman uses his hands and his head A craftsman uses his hands, his head and his heart
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Jandyt
- Joined on 04-01-2007
- Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK
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Re: What does ******* mean?
Did you mean WRGT I think it means-- With regards to. Andy T.
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Jandyt
- Joined on 04-01-2007
- Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK
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Re: What does ******* mean?
New one spotted today--- HTH = Hope this helps ( Hope that Helped)
Thanks to pedrompinto of Portugal Andy T.
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pedrompinto
- Joined on 04-29-2007
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Posts 239
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Re: What does ******* mean?
Andy, You have several acronyms, i.e. fyi - for your information... etc..etc. But i can give you a tool to use whenever you have a doubt: http://www.acronymfinder.com/ HTH.
Pedro
"Less is more"
BV7-40 MKII + BL7.2 + BL9 + BL3 + BS4 + BL4 + A9 + Earset 2 + 2 x Beo4 +
BeoCom 5
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soundproof
- Joined on 04-16-2007
- Posts 2,340
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Re: What does ******* mean?
Keith Saunders: OK if you need to keep using that word, just write it in full once.
Hmmm - what does OK stand for? I don't understand!
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Keith Saunders
- Joined on 04-16-2007
- Technical Advisor, Little Ann, Hampshire, UK
- Posts 3,810
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Re: What does ******* mean?
Well, I certainly fell squarely into that one, so let me answer the question after doing a small bit of research. Word History: OK is a quintessentially American term that has spread from English to many other languages. Its origin was the subject of scholarly debate for many years until Allen Walker Read showed that OK is based on a joke of sorts. OK is first recorded in 1839 but was probably in circulation before that date. During the 1830s there was a humoristic fashion in Boston newspapers to reduce a phrase to initials and supply an explanation in parentheses. Sometimes the abbreviations were misspelled to add to the humor. OK was used in March 1839 as an abbreviation for all correct, the joke being that neither the O nor the K was correct. Originally spelled with periods, this term outlived most similar abbreviations owing to its use in President Martin Van Buren's 1840 campaign for reelection. Because he was born in Kinderhook, New York, Van Buren was nicknamed Old Kinderhook, and the abbreviation proved eminently suitable for political slogans. That same year, an editorial referring to the receipt of a pin with the slogan O.K. had this comment: "frightful letters ... significant of the birth-place of Martin Van Buren, old Kinderhook, as also the rallying word of the Democracy of the late election, 'all correct' .... Those who wear them should bear in mind that it will require their most strenuous exertions ... to make all things O.K."
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Medogsfat
- Joined on 02-21-2007
- *Moderator* Leeds, Yorkshire
- Posts 4,045
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Re: What does ******* mean?
It's about time someone came up with an acronym for acronym - far too long a word to be writing out in full.
The use of metaphors should be avoided like the plague. They're like a red rag to a bull to me.
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Jandyt
- Joined on 04-01-2007
- Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK
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Re: What does ******* mean?
I knew that, Keith, you WOS (Wise Old Sage) Andy T.
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Puncher
- Joined on 03-27-2007
- Nr. Durham, NE England.
- Posts 9,588
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Re: What does ******* mean?
Medogsfat: It's about time someone came up with an acronym for acronym - far too long a word to be writing out in full.
I was going to say that acronym is an acronym for.................but blew a fuse trying to think of a string of words starting with the requisite letters that meant the same!! Tonights challenge for those with little better to do
Generally speaking, you aren't learning much if your lips are moving.
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The Beonic Man
- Joined on 04-16-2007
- Bath
- Posts 426
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Re: What does ******* mean?
soundproof: Keith Saunders: OK if you need to keep using that word, just write it in full once.
Hmmm - what does OK stand for? I don't understand!
As someone who is half Greek I can tell you that OK means Ola Kala, 'Good.'
"We can rebuild him. We have the technology."
7-40, 7-2, 9000, BS3, BC2, LC2, BC6000, Beo5
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Puncher
- Joined on 03-27-2007
- Nr. Durham, NE England.
- Posts 9,588
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Re: What does ******* mean?
It's all Greek to me
Generally speaking, you aren't learning much if your lips are moving.
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Jandyt
- Joined on 04-01-2007
- Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK
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Re: What does ******* mean?
I'm half Russian and half Innuit and half something else and I can confirm that OK stands for Äèñïëåé ðàçìåùàåòñÿ Andy T.
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The Beonic Man
- Joined on 04-16-2007
- Bath
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Re: What does ******* mean?
jandyt: I'm half Russian and half Innuit and half something else and I can confirm that OK stands for Äèñïëåé ðàçìåùàåòñÿ Andy T.
Thank God for the Greeks!
"We can rebuild him. We have the technology."
7-40, 7-2, 9000, BS3, BC2, LC2, BC6000, Beo5
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EOB
- Joined on 04-18-2007
- Posts 188
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Re: What does ******* mean?
hi wandering how life is in durban ? kind regards eob
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Medogsfat
- Joined on 02-21-2007
- *Moderator* Leeds, Yorkshire
- Posts 4,045
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Re: What does ******* mean?
Puncher: I was going to say that acronym is an acronym for.................but blew a fuse trying to think of a string of words starting with the requisite letters that meant the same!! Tonights challenge for those with little better to do
Acronyms Can Right Often Numb Your Mind.
The use of metaphors should be avoided like the plague. They're like a red rag to a bull to me.
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Puncher
- Joined on 03-27-2007
- Nr. Durham, NE England.
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Re: What does ******* mean?
Medogsfat: Puncher: I was going to say that acronym is an acronym for.................but blew a fuse trying to think of a string of words starting with the requisite letters that meant the same!! Tonights challenge for those with little better to do
Acronyms Can Right Often Numb Your Mind.
A Yorkshire acronym ! (shouldn't that be ..reet often ??)
Generally speaking, you aren't learning much if your lips are moving.
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Medogsfat
- Joined on 02-21-2007
- *Moderator* Leeds, Yorkshire
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Re: What does ******* mean?
Puncher: Medogsfat: Puncher: I was going to say that acronym is an acronym for.................but blew a fuse trying to think of a string of words starting with the requisite letters that meant the same!! Tonights challenge for those with little better to do
Acronyms Can Right Often Numb Your Mind.
A Yorkshire acronym ! (shouldn't that be ..reet often ??)
It should indeed but I have to consider our non-English members here (well that's my excuse anyway)
The use of metaphors should be avoided like the plague. They're like a red rag to a bull to me.
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Wings
- Joined on 04-17-2007
- Hong Kong
- Posts 341
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Re: What does ******* mean?
jandyt: I'm half Russian and half Innuit and half something else and I can confirm that OK stands for Äèñïëåé ðàçìåùàåòñÿ Andy T.
Wow! Three halves. Does that means you can give more than 110% of yourself?
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