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Abbreviation Help!

Hello
Am a newbie money saver and am a bit confused as to what all the abbreviations mean!
I got OH to be other half, but thats about it!
Not sure if this is the right place to post this either!
Thanks!!
C

:j

Comments

  • Wow!
    Theres a comprehensive list!
    Thanks
    One more Q
    When people are talking about their children they seen to write DS and DD
    What does this mean?
    C
  • Dear Son, Dear Daughter

    You might also see DH - Dear Hubby and DW Dear Wife
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  • Coupon-mad
    Coupon-mad Posts: 155,423 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Some others often seen are:


    DD - Darling (Dear) Daughter

    DS - " " Son

    R&R - Tesco refund and retain policy (free shopping!) :T
    PRIVATE 'PCN'? DON'T PAY BUT DON'T IGNORE IT (except N.Ireland).
    CLICK at the top or bottom of any page where it says:
    Home»Motoring»Parking Tickets Fines & Parking - read the NEWBIES THREAD
  • Mark7799
    Mark7799 Posts: 4,806 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    And to keep the list going...

    IYSWIM If you see what I mean
    IYKWIM If you know what I mean
    Gwlad heb iaith, gwlad heb galon
  • elona
    elona Posts: 11,806 Forumite
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    DSIL dear son in law

    DDIL dear daudhter in law

    DSIL Dear sister in law

    DSS dear step son

    DSD dear stepdaughter

    FIL fatherinlaw

    MIL motherin law sometimes referred to as "outlaws!" ;)
    "This site is addictive!"
    Wooligan 2 squares for smoky - 3 squares for HTA
    Preemie hats - 2.
  • elona
    elona Posts: 11,806 Forumite
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    Nearly forgot - if you go on oldstyle

    SC slow cooker

    BM breadmaker

    WM washing machine

    DW dishwasher.

    FLC Flylady challenge an American site that gives tips on cleaning and a household routine!
    "This site is addictive!"
    Wooligan 2 squares for smoky - 3 squares for HTA
    Preemie hats - 2.
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