bdenner Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Please excuse my ignorance but I’ve seen the acronyms LOS and IMO used all over this forum and I have not been able to decode them. Can one of the moderators post a list of commonly used acronyms for us non U.S. citizens who don’t normally use them. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Doctor Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 LOS - Land of Smiles IMO - In My Opinion (IMHO = In My Humble Opinion) any others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Please excuse my ignorance but I’ve seen the acronyms LOS and IMO used all over this forum and I have not been able to decode them. Can one of the moderators post a list of commonly used acronyms for us non U.S. citizens who don’t normally use them. Thanks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LOS = Thailand "Land of Smiles" IMO = In My Opinion IMHO = In My Humble Opinion OMG = Oh My God TGF = Thai Girl Friend <deleted> = What the F*** totster ( a non US user ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Doctor Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 LOL - Laughs Out Loud ROFL - Rolls On Floor Laughing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdenner Posted June 6, 2005 Author Share Posted June 6, 2005 Quote jayenram When I was loaned my 'red plates' I was also 'issued' with a log book in which I had to record any trips taken outside the province. TiT TiT "This is Thailand" Am I getting it, any browney points? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayenram Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Quote jayenramWhen I was loaned my 'red plates' I was also 'issued' with a log book in which I had to record any trips taken outside the province. TiT TiT "This is Thailand" Am I getting it, any browney points? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Spot on! I believe that Trink penned it originally. You may also spot that I use FG for my Thai girlfriend. This originated in the O.F.C.S. and refers to her morning job of guarding the fridge thereby not allowing access to the beer therein before *chang* time (12 noon) - "Fridge Guard" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khutan Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 and... TLA = Three Level Abbreviation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 ROTFLMAO = rolling on the floor laughing my @rse off (usually accompanied by a smilie like ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 555 think in Thai for that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdenner Posted June 7, 2005 Author Share Posted June 7, 2005 Ok, another. OP --- When refering to the New Topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Ok, another.OP --- When refering to the New Topic. I thought OP was Original Post or Original Poster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Ok, another.OP --- When refering to the New Topic. I thought OP was Original Post or Original Poster It is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TizMe Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 and...TLA = Three Level Abbreviation Actualy it's Three Level Acronym. The old IBM mainframe hardware manuals used to use AMD for Air Movement Device (maybe they still do). F#cked if I know why they couldn't just use "fan".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVisionBurma Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 OTOH - on the other hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickerelastic Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 TBH: To Be Honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDN Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 (edited) and...TLA = Three Level Abbreviation <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actualy it's Three Level Acronym. The old IBM mainframe hardware manuals used to use AMD for Air Movement Device (maybe they still do). F#cked if I know why they couldn't just use "fan".... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> TLA: Three Letter Acronym Here: http://www.acronymfinder.com/af-query.asp?...m=TLA&Find=Find Edited June 8, 2005 by RDN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suegha Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 DV = God Willing. I think it's from the Latin Dio Volente (not sure of the spelling) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 DV = God Willing. I think it's from the Latin Dio Volente (not sure of the spelling) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> never seen that one before.... totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TizMe Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 TLA: Three Letter Acronym Here: http://www.acronymfinder.com/af-query.asp?...m=TLA&Find=Find Thats what I meant to type. How can 12 beer changs change Letter into Level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 DV = God Willing. I think it's from the Latin Dio Volente (not sure of the spelling) never seen that one before.... totster Nor me. I would have read it as 'Divvy' ie. someone as thick as the ace of spades like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Thats what I meant to type. How can 12 beer changs change Letter into Level <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well if they can change "ugly" to "pretty"...... totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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