Acronyms Explained (for Noobs)

BrainyBurro
BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
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no doubt, you've seen some acronyms frequently used here on MFP but have been too embarrassed to ask what they mean. this short guide is intended to help you.

NSV = non-starting Volvo. Volvos were once considered to be practical cars, but this acronym highlights that no matter how practical a car you own, there will inevitably be small problems with it. an example of its usage on MFP would be "i ordered this salad because i thought it was low in calories, but then i looked up the nutritional info and i ended up 200 calories over on the day! NSV". so it's used to denote irony.
SW = station wagon. i don't know why people use this acronym, but i see on profiles a lot, along with a number next to it.
CW = covered wagon. similar to SW, it's used on profiles a lot and it confuses me too.
GW = green wagon. again, i have no idea why people use it on here, nor what the number next to it means, but it is another common acronym. i'm not sure why "green" matters, but it probably has something to do with the green bar of approval on your home page when you are under your calorie goal.
MFP = my flirting pal. this one is obvious. MFP started as a dating site and you can see that legacy in the public forums on a daily basis. however, since there are other free dating sites, the MFP powers that be decided to change the focus of this site to social networking and cat gifs. i don't think they thought that through though...

anyone who has other acronyms definitions, feel free to add them to this thread with followup posts.

good luck everyone! :flowerforyou:
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  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
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  • Excuse_less
    Excuse_less Posts: 874 Member
    TTH = Trying too hard

    AW = Attention *kitten*

    4500+posts = AWTTH
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    TTH = Trying too hard

    AW = Attention *kitten*

    4500+posts = AWTTH

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  • Excuse_less
    Excuse_less Posts: 874 Member
    TTH = Trying too hard

    AW = Attention *kitten*

    4500+posts = AWTTH

    haters-gonna-hate_917.gif

    So very original lol
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    i keep seeing LOL and i have no idea what that is.

    TIA
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    TTH = Trying too hard

    AW = Attention *kitten*

    4500+posts = AWTTH

    haters-gonna-hate_917.gif

    So very original lol

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  • Will_Thrust_For_Candy
    Will_Thrust_For_Candy Posts: 6,109 Member
    IHBB = I Heart Brainy Burro

    But I know why it's there....because I heart you so hard right now :heart:
  • Excuse_less
    Excuse_less Posts: 874 Member
    TTH = Trying too hard

    AW = Attention *kitten*

    4500+posts = AWTTH

    haters-gonna-hate_917.gif

    So very original lol

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    I'm sorry .............you must be someone really famous and important around here. Keep up the good work !!
  • sassypants0923
    sassypants0923 Posts: 7,188 Member
    Found out what WBQOTA
    Was the other day ...
  • Will_Thrust_For_Candy
    Will_Thrust_For_Candy Posts: 6,109 Member
    Found out what WBQOTA
    Was the other day ...

    Please share.....it sounds GOOD......:smile:
  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,645 Member
    Drive In A Fiat
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Found out what WBQOTA
    Was the other day ...
    :laugh:
  • sassypants0923
    sassypants0923 Posts: 7,188 Member
    Found out what WBQOTA
    Was the other day ...

    Please share.....it sounds GOOD......:smile:

    OP said to me lol

    Would bounce a quarter off those abs lol
  • herblackwings39
    herblackwings39 Posts: 3,930 Member
    Found out what WBQOTA
    Was the other day ...

    Please share.....it sounds GOOD......:smile:

    OP said to me lol

    Would bounce a quarter off those abs lol

    ....Abs....Ooooooooh I so had that one wrong.
  • hehouston1
    hehouston1 Posts: 3
    Found out what WBQOTA
    Was the other day ...

    You broke Google!
  • sassypants0923
    sassypants0923 Posts: 7,188 Member
    No op told me ... Didn't have to google
  • TX_Rhon
    TX_Rhon Posts: 1,549 Member
    FIFY

    Fixed it for you


    Took me a bit to figure that one out....ha!
  • sassypants0923
    sassypants0923 Posts: 7,188 Member
    My fav is

    Stfu ... Use that one often :)
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    i keep seeing LOL and i have no idea what that is.

    TIA

    Lots of love! You're welcome, Tia. :wink:
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    My fav is

    Stfu ... Use that one often :)

    STFU = stir the fondue up. this was more common in the 70's. are you a time traveler from the 70's?

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