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(Message started by: Neil_C on Sep 7^th, 2007, 5:09am)

Title: Glossary needed
Post by Neil_C on Sep 7^th, 2007, 5:09am

Guys and Gals,

As im a "newb" and hate asking questions like what does "PF" and RC" etc mean, and someone would have to answer everytime, and not just to my questions. I thought it wouldnt be a bad idea to have a glossary of the termanology and abbreviations used in this forum.

Could one of you more experienced members please put something together? Preferably modifing the same and original post so no digging is needed. Also making it a sticky in all boards would be great too.

I think it would be a great reference. What you think?

I hope im not asking for too much ;)

Thanks peeps

N

Title: Re: Glossary needed
Post by LeLimey on Sep 7^th, 2007, 5:26am

PF is pain free

PFDANS is pain free days and nights

RC are Rivea Corymbosa seeds and HBWR is Hawaiian Baby Wood Rose.

Any others you see just ask away! There is a list on the front of the site with quite a few listed but we invent new ones all the time cos we're lazy typists here ;)

Title: Re: Glossary needed
Post by Neil_C on Sep 7^th, 2007, 5:36am

Helen,

It had to be you :)

Im not too lazy to look things up. I just thought it maybe a good idea for all, especially newbies like myself. I was thinking of all abbreviations and terminology, not just 4 off the head ones darling.

Alphabetical order and maybe some loving touch to the layout wouldnt hurt.

Keep firing at me and Ill put it together if need be.

N

Title: Re: Glossary needed
Post by LeLimey on Sep 7^th, 2007, 5:53am

on 09/07/07 at 05:36:54, Neil_C wrote:

Im not too lazy to look things up.

ROTFLMAO which means rolling on the floor laughing my arse off :-*

It is a good idea, thinking of them all is tough though so this thread is perfect as we can compile a list, and add to it constantly.

Not bad thinking for a mere male :o

LOL Laugh out Loud
LMMFAO Laughing my Mother - umm.. okay you can work that one out for yourself! Jonny likes it TOO much when I swear!

There are a lot of variations on that theme - adding PMP is umm.. "piddling" ;) my pants for instance, once you get used to it you can guess.

It should have at least two sections if you're making a list (Thank you for volunteering) medical and humourous I think

CH obviously is Cluster Headaches,
CH'er - Cluster Headache sufferer.
TAC - Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalagias. The headache group CH belongs in
PH Paroxysmal Hemicrainia - another TAC
CPH Chronic Paroxysmal Hemicrainia
SUNCT - Short lasting Unilateral Neuralgiform headache attacks with Conjuntival injection and Tearing - which is also a TAC.
TN - Trigeminal Neuralgia

I'll keep adding as I think of them and if everyone else does too we should be able to produce a fairly comprehensive list!

Title: Re: Glossary needed
Post by chewy on Sep 7^th, 2007, 7:33am

http://www.clusterheadaches.com/newvisitors.html#acronyms

Title: Re: Glossary needed
Post by Kevin_M on Sep 7^th, 2007, 8:24am

If you converse with Helen a bit, a needed supplement also is British slang to American English that should be kept nearby. They might make a wayward and cantankerous perverse British slang edition, too, because if you may need to ask her meanings, that can be even more confusing.
Until you get used to it, nodding and pretending to understand can go just so far getting through a post if she lays it on. This is where I should mention WTF (WHAT THE F***)can mean confusion or surprise but has various uses. There are few to pm for answers if lost translating Helen-speak. Otherwise, she's a most pleasant and informative talk as you can see, always.

:)

Title: Re: Glossary needed
Post by Lotus on Sep 7^th, 2007, 8:31am

Took me a while to work out that SOB is not shortness of breath but is son of the b**** ! ::)

My own abbreviation DH for dear husband had initially baffled a few people though 8) ;;D

Title: Re: Glossary needed
Post by Neil_C on Sep 7^th, 2007, 8:43am

on 09/07/07 at 08:24:36, Kevin_M wrote:

If you converse with Helen a bit, a needed supplement also is British slang to American English that should be kept nearby. They might make a wayward and cantankerous perverse British slang edition, too, because if you may need to ask her meanings, that can be even more confusing.
Until you get used to it, nodding and pretending to understand can go just so far getting through a post if she lays it on. There are few to pm for answers if lost concerning Helen-speak. Otherwise, she's a most pleasant and informative talk as you can see, always.

:)

Yep. I see where you are coming from. Ive been a member for less than a week now and have noticed Helen is also capable of introducing new words into the language when it suits her :D

"equalish" was used I believe.

If need be, I will act as a translator for english slang etc. Spent 8 years in british boarding schools south of London. Ive think ive heard all the lingo from all 4 corners of the British Isles. I do have a problem however understanding people that live in Nottinghamshire but I think most British speaking people do because they dont want anything to do with them ;)

N

PS. Im hoping Helen doesnt spot this post :)

Title: Re: Glossary needed
Post by Kevin_M on Sep 7^th, 2007, 8:46am

;;D LOL!

Title: Re: Glossary needed
Post by Saffy on Sep 7^th, 2007, 10:59am

If you converse with Helen a bit, a needed supplement also is British slang to American English....oooppps my quoty bit dissappeared don't know why!!!

What about a Welsh version then luv? How can I chat to my butties over by there if the don't know what I mean over by yer?

Saffy ;)

Sorry I digress :'(

Title: Re: Glossary needed
Post by Kevin_M on Sep 7^th, 2007, 12:34pm

on 09/07/07 at 10:59:13, Saffy wrote:

What about a Welsh version then luv? How can I chat to my butties over by there

Lucky gal, I've only one buttie.

Oh, I see what you mean, must be a Welsh bridge to gap. ;)

Welsh, Lots of UK'ers here, give us a shot more often on your lingo, someone will glad to make sure all is understood. I've even seen Latin to English translations. Welsh wasn't a problem one night. :) ;)

Title: Re: Glossary needed
Post by Neil_C on Sep 7^th, 2007, 12:49pm

The thing to do when reading Welch people's english is to read it out aloud but with a high pitched voice. :D

...and think of green landscapes and... sheep :o

Only kidding guys and gals

N

Title: Re: Glossary needed
Post by LeLimey on Sep 7^th, 2007, 12:52pm

I don't make words up Urkiballs ::) - and a butty is a sandwich here Kevin you oik!

Neil, I'd take offence if I thought you were a worthy opponent but you ARE a mere male and as such just a waste disposal system ;) I'm actually a Londoner and only living up here as I made the mistake of getting married to someone who was a "Norf" I don't intend living here forever though.

Now back to the subject in hand - thats acronyms if any of you are confused by that statement :P

Title: Re: Glossary needed
Post by Kevin_M on Sep 7^th, 2007, 1:23pm

Damn, she returned to this thread again.

So, speaking Welsh, I might ask for a buttie sandwich?

They took up English cooking? ::)

Title: Re: Glossary needed
Post by Rosybabe on Sep 7^th, 2007, 10:18pm

what brings this one to the conversation...

WITWDYMWT?

translates...

what in the world do you mean with that? ;;D

or the less proper way...

WTFWT?

translates...

what the f**** was that?

and BTW...by the way