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

35 replies

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?

OP posts:
Doinmummy · 07/10/2013 21:12

What does RTFT mean ?

Good idea re an update

RustyBear · 07/10/2013 21:15

Doinmummy - Read the Fucking thread

RustyBear · 07/10/2013 21:15

That was a translation, by the way, not an instruction....

Doinmummy · 07/10/2013 21:17
Grin
justaquickone · 07/10/2013 21:19

What does ODFOD mean Blush

TheDoctrineOfSnatch · 07/10/2013 21:20

Oh Do Fuck Off Dear

TheDoctrineOfSnatch · 07/10/2013 21:21
Viviennemary · 07/10/2013 21:21

I know some of those but not all. Somebody kept on about LO the other day. Took me ages to work that one out.

LoopThePoop · 07/10/2013 21:21

ODFOD
Oh do fuck off dear

meditrina · 07/10/2013 21:22

LO is UN officialese for Liaison Officer

Add SIOB?

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

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.

FavoriteThings · 07/10/2013 21:27

ODFOD is a pa.

FavoriteThings · 07/10/2013 21:28

Unless it is said as a joke?

cookielove · 07/10/2013 21:29

Whats PO

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.

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.

TheDoctrineOfSnatch · 07/10/2013 21:54

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

TAAARB

(These Acronyms Are A Right Bugger)

FavoriteThings · 07/10/2013 21:58

Yes I meant personal attack.

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.

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.

TheDoctrineOfSnatch · 07/10/2013 22:22

PA can be physical abuse too, I think

TheDoctrineOfSnatch · 07/10/2013 22:23

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

Sleepyfergus · 07/10/2013 22:27

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

TheDoctrineOfSnatch · 07/10/2013 22:33

Coincidence re PA!