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So the Acronyms List. I reckon it might be time for an update.

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HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 07/10/2013 20:35

On a few different threads recently, questions about acronyms and so on. Granted some of them might not be MN-specific but could be helpful for newbies regardless.

Plus there are some that I just simply don't know and have now been here long enough that it's embarrassing. Blush

I'll start - in the last couple of weeks I have learned:

GF - Goady Fucker
IPOAT - Insane People on a Thread

Plus I think the following should be on there (or maybe they are, CBA to check TBH)

RTFT
ODFOD
LO
FWR
DH meaning Dog House as well as Darling Husband (misunderstanding that one makes for verrrrrry interesting reading let me tell you)

Any others?

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HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 08/10/2013 13:53

PO is a good one. It just sums up a certain type of person so well doesn't it Grin

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HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 08/10/2013 11:56

DeepRedBetty you're right, it was updated in April.

Now what was going on in April that it completely passed me by?

However, I still maintain that there are some gems out there, and some important ones (not always the same thing)

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RustyBear · 08/10/2013 10:24

The Secret Service Do Not comment On Procedures

Used by Mumsnet HQ when they don't want to tell us stuff....

viperslast · 08/10/2013 09:52

What is TSSDNCOP? I keep trying to work it out but my brain melts when acronyms go over three letters Grin

DameDeepRedBetty · 08/10/2013 09:27

Yes I think it was updated not long ago, as I had a real sense of deja vu when I saw this thread!

FavoriteThings · 08/10/2013 09:24

I had a look at the acronyms list last night, and it looked new to me! Did they update it within the last 6 months?

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HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 08/10/2013 08:41

PBP = Previously banned poster

That's a new one for me as well!

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HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 08/10/2013 00:07

Ooh yes SIOB is a good one. I always forget that one.

PA could do with some explanation Grin I had to turn on the telly to find out who everyone was talking about Grin

I think my absolute favourite acronym has got to be TSSDNCOP.

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TheDoctrineOfSnatch · 07/10/2013 22:33

Coincidence re PA!

Sleepyfergus · 07/10/2013 22:27

I thought STBXH was Stupid bastard ex husband....which is probably largely applicable too.

TheDoctrineOfSnatch · 07/10/2013 22:23

And occasionally PA is Peter Andre. Usually alongside "orange" or "I love my kids" though

TheDoctrineOfSnatch · 07/10/2013 22:22

PA can be physical abuse too, I think

meditrina · 07/10/2013 22:12

PA is also Physical Affair.

No to be confused with EA, which might e an Emotional Affair, which is a form of Emotional Abuse. And also Estate Agents.

elfycat · 07/10/2013 22:00

OK. Let's add PA to the list and think up 10 or more things it could be. There's no reason the acronym list has to be helpful.

FavoriteThings · 07/10/2013 21:58

Yes I meant personal attack.

TheDoctrineOfSnatch · 07/10/2013 21:54

PA in this instance is personal attack, not passive aggressive.

TAAARB

(These Acronyms Are A Right Bugger)

elfycat · 07/10/2013 21:29

ODFOD isn't PA it's patronising. Nothing you can say after 'Oh do Fuck off' is going to be passive.

LegoAcupuncture · 07/10/2013 21:29

SIOB - sudden/sharp intake of breathe

I thought STBXH was stupid twatting basted ex husband, but it's soon to be ex husband. I prefer mine.

cookielove · 07/10/2013 21:29

Whats PO

FavoriteThings · 07/10/2013 21:28

Unless it is said as a joke?

FavoriteThings · 07/10/2013 21:27

ODFOD is a pa.

FavoriteThings · 07/10/2013 21:26

IPOAT should come off. Several mumsnetters dont like the word loon being bandied about about posters, or you sound odd or crazy etc.

LoopThePoop · 07/10/2013 21:23

BTSOOM

Bugs The Shit Out Of Me

Grin

I just like saying BTSOOM!!
I see a post and BTSOOM it in my head