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Bloody acronyms on Mumsnet!

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ScarletStar · 27/03/2014 12:21

Am I alone in really struggling with them? I've looked at the list on here but it doesn't cover them all. I've seen CM to mean child maintenance and Child Minder. Children are ds, dd,dss, etc. Every thread turns into a puzzle trying to figure out what things mean and because conversations move on so quick I don't want to ask. Just wanted a moan, I've only been on the site about 3 weeks so no doubt I'll get used to it..!

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Bowlersarm · 27/03/2014 13:57

I do that Red, as well. At least in my head they are DH, and DC. I hope I don't say it out loud one day.

Bowlersarm · 27/03/2014 13:56

DF could be Dear Father or Dear Fiancé (an awkward thread where the OP was talking about giving her DF a bj, or something like that, and a few posters were wtf Shock). A traumatic image all round.

RedandChecker · 27/03/2014 13:54

What thegirl said! ^^

I often go to call DS...DS in real life Blush

RowanMumsnet · 27/03/2014 13:52

Welcome ScarletStar - let us know if there are any acronyms you think we should be adding to the list

ScarletStar · 27/03/2014 12:28

Thanks everyone! :) Yes I've actually said 'LOL' once instead of actually giving a polite laugh and wanted to punch myself, haha.

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TheGirlFromIpanema · 27/03/2014 12:26

Wait 'til you start using MN acronyms accidentally irl Blush

ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 27/03/2014 12:23

Context is everything but yes, I often do a double take at threads when it is not clear for eg whwher they mean GP (doctor) or grandparents

TheProsAndConsOfHitchhiking · 27/03/2014 12:22

You will get used to it :)

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