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[jhmoore143]

it has to do with some abbreviations I see on this board. I know they deal with the family members, but I see a "D" in front of a lot of them, i.e. DH, DW, DD, DS etc.

 

I know BIL and SIL are brother and sister in law as well as MIL - mother in law and I could figure out the DH - husband, DW - wife, DS - Son and DD Daughter . . .but what is the front "D"????

[I'm on holiday]

The "D" usually means Dear...as in Dear Daughter, Dear Husband and so on. :)

[temple1]

It is just a short cut way to state relationships. D is for Dear. So when I use DH it is for Dear Husband. So it goes from there, Dear Son, Dear Wife, Dear Daughter, Dear Cousin Three times Removed, Dear ExHusband. :D

[Arizona Cruz Chic]

Pretty popular question......the D stands for DEAR or some might say DUMB....depending on the post or person. ;)

 

Welcome to CC. :)

 

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[uksimonusa]

Dear, Darling or Damn, take your pick:D

[jhmoore143]

Dear, Darling or Damn, take your pick:D

 

Thanks everyone.

 

I like this choice the most :-)

[Alexis]

it has to do with some abbreviations I see on this board. I know they deal with the family members, but I see a "D" in front of a lot of them, i.e. DH, DW, DD, DS etc.

 

I know BIL and SIL are brother and sister in law as well as MIL - mother in law and I could figure out the DH - husband, DW - wife, DS - Son and DD Daughter . . .but what is the front "D"????

 

Here is a whole list of them used on here posted by CC PhoenixCruiser.

Now you can read them like a pro. ;)

 

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

C&A = Crown and Anchor Society

CL = Concierge Lounge

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

TTYL = Talk To You Later

WB = Welcome Back

YMMV = Your miles may vary

[w&k]

Dear, Darling or Damn, take your pick:D

 

According to my Auntie, who was thinking Darling Dog for this very cute mostly mini-doxie. When Auntie passed away, we got DD plus 2 Chihuahuas from my Mom, who had passed the year before.

 

When we were picking up DD & the Chihuahuas from our vet on their first visit and bath, the gal at the desk piped up with "what does DD stand for?"

 

The groomer was just carrying DD out of the back, and promptly answered "Devil Dog!" She did not realize that DD would start crying and howling when separated from the 2 little ones. After that visit, they all went into the bath and dryer together.

 

Thanks for the memory and laugh!

 

Wendy

[AK Wife]

Thanks everyone.

 

I like this choice the most :-)

 

Or if you are a military family, like mine, D could stand for dependent!:D

[rummenroman]

D/D+ are usually referring to Diamond and Diamond Plus...i haven't seen that one yet!

[theozwalrus]

No one mentioned my favorite ... SWMBO ... for She Who Must Be Obeyed :p

 

or alternatively known as .... Minister for War and Finance, Chief Treasury Official :rolleyes:

 

Cheers

David