lollyandsugar Posted March 23, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I'm a "newbie" and I have tried to find the answer on these threads but I couldn't. What do the initials y'all talk about mean. DBK, DK, pax, and many many more. Sorry to be so ignorant but everyday is a new learning experience:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinbuddy Posted March 23, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 23, 2009 DW- Dear Wife DS- " Son or sister DD- " Daughter BIL Brother in law SIL Sister in law And so on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agabbymama Posted March 23, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 23, 2009 pax would be passengers MHO would be my humble opinion JMHO would be just my humble opinion SO would be significant other BTW would be by the way I know there are tons more, but that's all that comes to mind immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadalina Posted March 23, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 23, 2009 pax is short for passengers. SO is for Significant Other. Don't know about DBK or DK.... maybe DK is for Dear Kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted March 23, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Here's a list of abbreviations that has been posted in the past Here is a List from PhoenixCruiser.Copy it and next time you are not sure what you are reading, look at this list. If you still do not know? Ask us. ;) ASAP = As soon as possible ATM = At The Moment AYT = Are you there? BBL = Be Back Later BF = Boy Friend BIL = Brother in Law BL = Belly laughing! BRB = Be Right Back BTW = By The Way DD = Dearest Daughter, Darling Daughter, etc DF= Dear Fiance DH = Dear Hubby (Or Husband) , Darling Hubby, Darn Hubby, Dumb Hubby, etc DIKU = Do I know you? DS = Dearest Son, Darling Son, etc F2F = Face to face FAO = For attention of FAQ = Frequently asked question FIL = Father in Law FWIW = For what it’s worth FYI = For Your Information GF = Girl Friend GMTA = Great Minds Think Alike IM = Instant message IMCO = In my considered opinion IMHO = In My Humble Opinion IRL = In real life ISO = In search of JK = Just Kidding LOL = Laughing Out Loud or Lots of Laughs MIL = Mother in Law OIC = Oh, I see! OMG = Oh My Gosh! OP + Original poster OT = Off Topic OTOH = On the other hand PITA = Pain in the “acronym” (Use this if a board friend has gotten a little heavy handed with acronyms) PITA = Pain In the A$$ POV = Point of View PTMM = Please tell me more ROFL or ROTFL = Rolling on the Floor Laughing ROFLMAO = Rolling on the Floor Laughing My A$$ Off SIL = Sister in Law SO = Significant Other SU = Spousal Unit TG = Thank Goodness TGIF = Thank Goodness It's Friday! TIA = Thanks in Advance TMI = Too Much Information Other common ones on these boards include TA - which can mean transatlantic cruise or travel agent depending on the context OBC - onboard booking credit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineforhealth Posted March 23, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 23, 2009 What Does CB stand for I have seen that in the Princess forums? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwenmark Posted March 23, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 23, 2009 another one would be MDR = main dining room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollyandsugar Posted March 23, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Thank you so much. That really helps me.....I'm 61 years old and probably the only one in the world who is "just catching on" to these things...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted March 23, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 23, 2009 What Does CB stand for I have seen that in the Princess forums? CB is the code for Caribbean Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted March 23, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Thank you so much. That really helps me.....I'm 61 years old and probably the only one in the world who is "just catching on" to these things...;) Nope definitely not the only one. This gets asked here frequently. The abbreviations make it easier to post but sometimes you just don't know them so don't be afraid to ask. I've been around for a while and some still get me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisnGram Posted March 23, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 23, 2009 CB is the code for Caribbean Princess. That one has always driven me nuts. Why is it the CB and the not the CP? LOL CG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted March 23, 2009 #12 Share Posted March 23, 2009 That one has always driven me nuts. Why is it the CB and the not the CP? LOL CG CP was already taken. That's the code for the Coral Princess I believe (or it might be the Crown Princess I'm not sure on that one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted March 24, 2009 #13 Share Posted March 24, 2009 TA - which can mean transatlantic cruise or travel agent depending on the context Which is why, in airline jargon, they use TATL for Trans-Atlantic and TPAC for Trans-Pacific.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted March 24, 2009 #14 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I'm a "newbie" and I have tried to find the answer on these threads but I couldn't. What do the initials y'all talk about mean. DBK, DK, pax, and many many more. Sorry to be so ignorant but everyday is a new learning experience:) Since others pretty well took care of your question ... I just want to Welcome you to Cruise Critic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissRissa Posted March 24, 2009 #15 Share Posted March 24, 2009 You forgot the most important one: DOD is drink of the day:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gina4655 Posted March 29, 2009 #16 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Wow thanks everyone, most I could figure out. Some I could not.. very helpful !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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