Hello everyone,
from time to time I get stumped with what XXXX means – for example what does LOL mean, ), I have not got a clue. Though, I do know the basics like IP, RE.
Has anyone got a list of all these abreviations so it all makes sense. If not, lets get a list going to help everyone, especially ME.
Cheers..[biggrin]
LAUGH OUT LOUD !!!
If you do a search on abbreviations you should find heaps.
Del [biggrin]
Hi Marisa,
I’m still learning, but here’s just a few…..
IMO = in my opinion
IMHO = in my honest opinion
ISTM = it seems to me
LOL = laughs out loud
OMFG = Oh my f****** God (sorry, you’ll have to figure that one out for yourself)
LMAO = laughing my a** off (again, think about it)
TTFN = ta ta for now
REA = real estate agent
PPOR = primary place of residence
(you probably know the last 2 anyway)Hope that helps a bit.
Cheers, [tongue]
JO
Originally posted by Monopoly:Hi Marisa,
I’m still learning, but here’s just a few…..
IMO = in my opinion
IMHO = in my honest opinionISTM = it seems to me
LOL = laughs out loud
OMFG = Oh my f****** God (sorry, you’ll have to figure that one out for yourself)
LMAO = laughing my a** off (again, think about it)
TTFN = ta ta for now
REA = real estate agent
PPOR = primary place of residence
(you probably know the last 2 anyway)Hope that helps a bit.
Cheers, [tongue]
JO
LOL reminds me, Ionce used IMHO in a post, thinking that it had this meaning.
Then someone asked me in what part of my opinion I was being humble.
So from then on I always thought IMHO meant “in my humble opinion”.
So just to make sure, does the H stand for honest or for humble? [blush2]Celivia
Good point Celivia,
That’s why I always use IMO and not IMHO, because the same thing crossed my mind….since when do people give their DISHONEST opinion!!! [lmao]
Cheers, [sunny]
Jo
OK, great.
LOL. I know I’ll remember that one.
By the way, stupid question, but who made up these abbreviations up in the first instance. Was there some sort of working party set up or whatever etc. etc. (only joking, I know my daughter would say “Lame”).
Anyway, hope to be able to use and remember some of these.
Del and Monopoly, you always help me feel better.
Thanks[biggrin]
Oops nearly forgot one that you just used in your last post Marisa….
BTW = By the way
Enjoy!!!
Sorry, can’t tell you who the genius behind all these abbreviations is, but it was obviously someone who wasn’t a fast typist!!!!
TTFN, [rolleyesanim]
Jo
Let’s not forget FYI= for your information.
LOL[whistle]Celivia
Monopoly,
Soooo simple when you know …. BTW, I actually thought you were all referring to a business magazine – ??? trying to work out which one.Thanks everyone,
[thumbsupanim]
Hi Marisa,
I have seen a business magazine mentioned lately, I think it may have been BRW (Business Review Weekly) but I have read in here several times, mention of a magazine which I too subscribe to, and that is API – Australian Property Investors magazine; that’s the one Stuart Wemyss writes in (it’s a great read, very informative and worth the money).
Cheers,
Jo
MArisa,
Its internet lingo…
Cyber language…
NERDS invented it (you know, 12 yr old kids that inhabit cyberspace)KP
Hey don’t forget, the ole Kath ‘n’ Kim catch phrase
IJLMIT
I’m just lovin’ meself in this…
Hey Marisa
Do you want to start up a new post, and add/edit it as people suggest some others? I’m supposed to, but I’m lazy [biggrin]
Jaffa is then going to add the post to his helpful links page, so that hopefully we’ll have a definitive list that all newbies can go to – or anybody that doesn’t use them often…. like me. (Except for PPOR and IP)
Cheers
MelGood idea Mel! (GIM hehe)
BBS = be back soon
Rob what does O/O stand for?
TTFN
Celivia
Hi Mel, great idea. [biggrin]
Hi again,
try this list of acronyms …
https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forum/topic/2233.html?SearchTerms=abbreviations
Del [biggrin]
Thanks wilandel, and you too Celivia…..
Now I can go back to the goose who told me that IMHO meant in my HONEST opinion and LMAO as I watch them eat HUMBLE pie after informing them that their interpretation was full of BS!!!! [laugh4][laugh4][laugh4]
Jo
Many of these acronyms pre-date the Web and come from the old days of bulletin boards and CompuServe.
Here’s a list of ones commonly used on CompuServe (some more commonly than others):
AAMOF – As a matter of fact
AFAICT – As far as I can tell
AFAIK – As far as I know
BRB – Be right back (during live chat)
BTW – By the way
CAM – Couldn’t agree more
D&T – Drink & type
EG – Evil grin
EMFJI – Excuse me for jumping in
FUBAR – F***ed up beyond all recognition
FUD – Fear, uncertainty and doubt
FWIW – For what it’s worth
FYI – For your information
FX – Fingers crossed
GD&R – Grinning, ducking and running
GD&WVVF – Grinning, ducking and walking very, very fast
GFETE – Grinning from ear to ear
GIGO – Garage In, Gospel Out
IAE – In any event
IANAL – I am not a lawyer (but)
IIRC – If I recall correctly
IMHO – In my humble opinion
IMO – In my opinion
IOW – In other words
ISTM – It seems to me
ITIGTTU – I think I’m going to throw up
IWFM – It works for me
LOL – Laughing out loud
NWS – Not with standing
OIC – Oh I see
OTOH – On the other hand
PITA – Pain in the arse
POV – Point of view
PMFJI – Pardon me for jumping in
ROFL – Rolling on floor, laughing
ROFLMAO – Rolling on the floor laughing my arse off
ROFLOL – Rolling on floor, laughing out loud
ROFM – Rolling on the floor, moaning
RSN – Real soon now
RTFM – Read the f***ing manual
SFTH – Straight from the heart
SNAFU – Situation normal all f***ed up
TBH – To be honest
TIA – Thanks in advance
TIC – Tongue in cheek
TVM – Thanks very much
TTFN – Ta-ta for now
TW – Touch wood
VBG – Very big grin
WEG – Wicked evil grin
WRT – With respect to
YHTNOTH – You hit the nail on the headIf you search the Web, you’ll find lists of more than you’ll ever be able to remember.
GP
Someone ratted to a teacher about my son’s new cap he likes wearing to school, now he’s banned from wearing it – big letters on the front just say ” FIGJAM “.
Turns out to mean “F— I’m Good Just Ask Me. [specool]
Some teachers have no sense of humour.
cheers
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I saw people wrote ‘…. PM me’ all the time, does it stand for Post Me me, Please Mail me, email me ? Been trying to locate this abbrievation in the forum. Can someone take me out of my misery, please.
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