AIBU to ask you what "the TST" is??

[TheoGB]

Some friends of mine go on constantly about "The TST", but they won't let me in on what the TST actually is!?

I know it's become a bit of an in-joke now, but I'm not very trendy (think fleeces and building your own PC ) and I'm worried that I'm missing out on something cool and well-known that I should be aware of.

Can any kind mumsnetters enlighten me?

Talk to you soon!

No idea!

The Terrifying Secret Terrapin?
The Truthful Sexy Trumpet?
The Train to Scotland's Teahouses?

The only TST I know is an area in Hong Kong.

I kind of want to Google but I've been caught out before on here. This might be an elaborate ruse to get MNetters Googling something unspeakable.

The Secret Thing??

I don't think it is anything unspeakable Somerville - at least I haven't come across it yet in my own googling if it is!!

Any context? Urban dictionary has a few possible definitions.

I just googled it and there were over 60 things it could be an abbreviation for. Had quick look & nothing rude jumped out at me

Oh good so it's not the latest incarnation of dragons butter.

Bit shit of your friends really. I think Tyne has it - The Secret Thing.

I don't know but I think your friends are dicks.

Hmm, that's actually quite plausible TyneTeas, but then they always seem to deliberately say The TST and surely no one would be odd enough to say The The Secret Thing!?

Yes they would. How many people call it a PIN number?

sounds like they are getting you at!

Anyone who talks constantly in abbreviations is a knob and far from cool

They're alright really. Like I say, I'm definitely not as cool as they are and it might just be I've missed out on something that's been staring me in the face for ages so it's become a little something to tease me with. No harm intended I'm sure, just shabs and bants.

In terms of context? I know they're very much into Father Ted and also music, but mainly from a few years ago now to be honest. Not sure that helps very much!

It's not cool to purposely leave a friend out. If you've actually asked what it means, they should tell you.

the Terribly Secret Thing??

(I am absolutely guessing )

An 'in joke' that you are not in on! Would drive me nuts!

www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=TST

Thinking same thing

All I can think is an area of Hong Kong ?

or the Totally Secret Thing

Do you wear your bag over your shoulder?

Your mates sound like they're in high school

Total System Test = geek overload, boredom warning...

Sorry that these are negative.

I would not worry about it, they obviously are still at school in their heads, they are the childish ones not you. They are also ignorant and spiteful to taunt you. Drop them find new pals they are not worth your time.

pieceofpurplesky No, it's strictly technical backpacks for me!

Why do you ask?

Tit strap tit - where your bag is between you boobs!