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  1. 13-09-2003, 08:43 PM #1
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    TLA's

    can someone tell me what lol stands for and if I am not the only person who cant speak tla (three letter abreviation) maybe a faq as to what the most commonly used ones are

    I guess if I am the only one I'll just have to keep asking!
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  2. 13-09-2003, 09:18 PM #2
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    I think that this is a good idea; I am sure someone l337 will do it for us
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  3. 13-09-2003, 09:20 PM #3
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    lol = Laugh Out Loud
    BRB = Be Right Back
    TBH = To Be Honest
    IMO = In My Opinion
    IMHO = In My Humble/Honest Opinion
    TTFN = Ta Ta For Now
    FO = You can guess
    Rofl = Roll on the floor laughing
    LMAO = Laugh my ass off
    WTF - What the funk

    there are loads more but these should get you started
    Last edited by megah0; 13-09-2003 at 09:34 PM.
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  4. 13-09-2003, 09:36 PM #4
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    A few more TLAs

    AFAIK - As far as I know
    IIRC - If I remember correectly
    idd - Indeed
    CBA - Can't be "bothered"
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  5. 13-09-2003, 09:55 PM #5
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    i always thought idd was i dont disagre.....
    BBL = Be Back Later
    BBIAB = Be Back In A Bit
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  6. 13-09-2003, 10:25 PM #6
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    XD = is supposed to be a bloke with his eyes crossed as far as i can tell
    fs = for sale
    wtb = wanted to buy
    fu = if you see this one, youve upset somone
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  7. 13-09-2003, 10:45 PM #7
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    Thanks.... at least I'll know when i've upset someone now!
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    RTFM.
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  9. 15-09-2003, 07:56 AM #9
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    DAMHIKIJKOK

    Don't Ask Me How I Know, I Just Know, OK?

    As in 'Take extra care not to overtighten this bolt.' Grrr
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  10. 15-09-2003, 09:31 AM #10
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    Originally posted by eldren
    RTFM.

    Okay - I'll ask......Whats it mean?
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  11. 15-09-2003, 09:32 AM #11
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    Read the Feckin Manual

    Common helpdesk acronym for annoying users




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  12. 15-09-2003, 09:59 AM #12
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    PEBCAK

    another common helpdesk acronym..

    Problem Exists Between Chair and Keyboard!!!
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    YMMV

    Your mileage may vary

    tl;dr

    Too long; didn't read
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  14. 15-09-2003, 10:50 AM #14
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    stfd = sit the f*** down
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  15. 15-09-2003, 10:51 AM #15
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