Abbreviations in posts, what do they mean?

[Sylvanbilly]

Hi all
After reading loads and loads of posts there's still some abbreviations I don't know, could you fill in the answers please, and feel free to add any others you no.
I'll start with
SWMBO =
Happy-clapping =
T^ =

[claverhouse]

She Who Must Be Obeyed

The other 2 are smilies which should be self explanatory?

[Sylvanbilly]

Smilies? Arr rite, can't see them on the mobile taptalk site, I'll have a look to see if I can enable smilies somewhere in settings on it, thanks

[Silverback]

FWIW - For what its worth
IMHO - In my humble opinion
AFAIK - As far as i know

[Bernie]

You'll find almost any acronym/abbreviation in common use on http://www.urbandictionary.com/ but I should warn you that all sorts are written on there and it can be very explicit!

As for SWMBO, you might also see SWIMBO, which has the "Immediately" added to the standard definition. :)

[Big T]

Carefull of the urban dictionary, it contains "anti scousisims" that may offend liverpudlians! You have been warned......! ;)

[Kernowek Scouser]

lol = I can not spell funny
rofl = I am prone to theatrical over reaction when I realise I can not spell funny
lmao = Hansen's disease is no laughing matter

[Kernowek Scouser]

Carefull of the urban dictionary, it contains "anti scousisims" that may offend liverpudlians! You have been warned......! ;)
This appeared after I posted.

I thought the matter you are referring to was done and dusted and we had all moved on. But if it is still an issue for you, then we can get the moderators involved an let them sort it out?

Up to you fella.

[Big T]

Oh dear. I thought the laughing smiley would explain that it was a joke! No, we don't have to go anywhere, it was just an off the cuff comment in the name of humour! Chill Winston!

[Kernowek Scouser]

Deary me indeed. Such an off the cuff comment, you took the time to think, then type it.

And it has provoked a reaction. so mission accomplished. Congratulations.
T^

[Big T]

Post deleted. Are we all friends now? Please feel free to involve moderators etc if you feel necessarily.

[Kernowek Scouser]

I have requested their thoughts on the matter.

[claverhouse]

My, is'nt the Urban Dictionary useful?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Handbags%20at%20dawn

[Kernowek Scouser]

It certainly has more of a ring to it than MOLLE utility pouches

[Big T]

I have requested their thoughts on the matter.

No probs, glad you have! :)

[jus_young]

Gents, this is starting to remind me of an issue I had with some kids once. I feel like getting you some sumo suits and letting you sort it out on the big spongy mattresses like I did with them. I have said my bit on this before, and really don't want to go through it all again, so please refrain from bringing up the subject.

Warning given.

[Big T]

No worries! Like I said it was just a joke that was taken the wrong way! As far as I'm concerned it's over with! :)

[Humakt]

Abbreviations are my pet hate.
To an extent I can understand their use in text messages (wanting to keep message length down due to cost of sending messages - though don't most networks provide a good amount of free messages in contracts? Anyway).
But in emails and forum boards?
No need for abbreviations. Write like an adult and use words. I don't understand most of them either and I have no inclination to learn them - why should it be up to me to dumb myself down and not the other party to lift themselves up?
As for LOL...It's the text equivalent of an exclamation mark - used to make unfunny things appear funny!
I notice the forum has a preference for making thread titles more descriptive, for sake of clarity, presumably. Maybe the same suggestion should be made on abbreviations.
TTFN - lol!

[f0rm4t]

:rolleye:

[shepherd]

:war:

[Silverback]

Without abbreviations and acronyms my life would be a tad harder and First Aid/Medical stuff be alot harder to remember when it comes to vital exams - they have their place

Matt - stop poking the fire ;)

[shepherd]

Matt - stop poking the fire ;)

:p sorry big man!

[BJ]

Abbreviations are my pet hate.
To an extent I can understand their use in text messages (wanting to keep message length down due to cost of sending messages - though don't most networks provide a good amount of free messages in contracts? Anyway).
But in emails and forum boards?
No need for abbreviations. Write like an adult and use words. I don't understand most of them either and I have no inclination to learn them - why should it be up to me to dumb myself down and not the other party to lift themselves up?
As for LOL...It's the text equivalent of an exclamation mark - used to make unfunny things appear funny!
I notice the forum has a preference for making thread titles more descriptive, for sake of clarity, presumably. Maybe the same suggestion should be made on abbreviations.
TTFN - lol!

I tend to agree with this, but I use apostrophes in text messages so maybe I am just a Dinosaur. :D