All these abbreviations am I supposed to know what they mean? 🤔

[ShabsLovesTiff]

So am I supposed to know what the heck all these abbreviations you all use stand for?

Eg; DH, DS, H, il?? It’s like some code and I’ve no idea who or what your all on about please share!!

D just stands for dear/darling

So DH - dear husband, DC - dear child, DS - dear son.
H - husband.
IL - in laws

Do new posters not get the clickable links on the abbreviations, didn't that used to be a thing?

My favourite is STBXH when I was new to MN I thought this meant stupid bastard ex husband (which worked in context) but it's actually soon to be ex husband, I still see it as the former

There used to be a handy doohickey showing all the abbreviations but it's not showing on my phone (I suspect the majority of people on mumsnet are on their phone rather than a laptop)

www.mumsnet.com/i/acronyms

www.mumsnet.com/i/acronyms

Think I've found the link

@AllThatFancyPaintsAsFair

Do new posters not get the clickable links on the abbreviations, didn't that used to be a thing?

I think you might be thinking of Netmums.

Although CF also means cheeky fucker (looking at list)

No @pastabest I've never been on netmums, I'm 99% sure it was an option you could choose to have as a new poster

Found it @pastabest and @ShabsLovesTiff you can tick it in your customise options

@AllThatFancyPaintsAsFair

Found it *@pastabest and @ShabsLovesTiff* you can tick it in your customise options

Forgot the screenshot

@JurgensCakeBaby

My favourite is STBXH when I was new to MN I thought this meant stupid bastard ex husband (which worked in context) but it's actually soon to be ex husband, I still see it as the former

Haha, I also thought it was stupid bastard ex husband

@dementedpixie

www.mumsnet.com/i/acronyms

Think I've found the link

I was SHOCKED when I first saw that link as I thought RTFT meant “read the full thread” not “read the fucking thread”!!

I've never seen the point of all these abbreviations. It takes me longer to type DS than it does son

I've only just learnt that STBXH isnt stab the bastard ex husband

For years I thought the “I’m on” button was for tracking your periods if trying conceive

That list doesn't include NSFW which is essential info. Not safe for work, means definitely do not Google it!

For some reason, i akways read CF and C*t fucker i donr know why hahhahaaa

Have just read a thread that had TDLR in it. I can't work that one out.

Is it not TLDR?
'Too long didn't read' I think

Too Long, Didn't Read

@tensmum1964

Have just read a thread that had TDLR in it. I can't work that one out.

I think that’s a mix up of the letters in the acronym: Too long, didn’t read

TLDR = Too long, don't read. Not just used on Mumsnet. Usually precedes a brief summary of a thread/article.

Oh thank you. That makes sense

@JurgensCakeBaby

My favourite is STBXH when I was new to MN I thought this meant stupid bastard ex husband (which worked in context) but it's actually soon to be ex husband, I still see it as the former

brilliant, am adopting this in my own head too!