Acronym Dictionary

[johnsironsanctuary]

This post needed a bump. It was getting too far down. I found a few more this morning.

LMAO   Laughed My Ass Off

LOL Lots O Luck

OCWCD     Obsessive Compulsive Wrench Collecting Disorder

[dimwittedmoose51]

I thought DPO stood for Dip$hit Previous Owner.  Maybe Oily actually revised his original post updating the list after the subsequent "missing" acronyms.


I'll add one or two;  FLAPS-Friendly Local Auto Parts Store(Salesperson)
                                HDEOMS-  Head Down Eyes Open Mouth Shut


Geez, I don't even have a cell phone to text with.....

DM&FS

PS:  Here's one for my place of employment: WPOKARDYFU.  I'd get fired if I made it public, especially if you knew the employer.....


PS  Here

[kxxr]

MRO - maintenance, repair and operations
I read the posts thoroughly, bob. Comprehension and retention is where it gets fuzzy. Besides, we just want to contribute. We're all givers here :)
edit: adding AA 1. Alloy Artifacts, not to be confused with 2. Alcoholics Anonymous.
GJ Garage Journal, GG Garage Gazette, TG Tools and Garages

[dimwittedmoose51]

Damn, KXXR, you beat me to AA, so I'll just have to do SBE- Single Box End

[J.A.F.E.]

J.A.F.E. = Just Another Explorer.

[Papa Tango]

AFM = Absolute F***ing Magic.  Used to reply to questions like "How does this work?"

[lauver]

Gang,

It looks like the list is missing BFH -- Big F'n Hammer.

Also, I see the term FUBAR all the time but have no clue what it means... I can guess the first two letters, but need help with the last three.

[Ietech]

Hi Lauver ---- FUBAR = Fouled  up beyond any recognition ( your choice of "F" words)

[lauver]

Hi Lauver ---- FUBAR = Fouled  up beyond any recognition ( your choice of "F" words)

Ietech,

Thank you.  I learned something today...

[bgarrett]

I believe FUBAR is from WWII

[johnsironsanctuary]

bgarrett, you are right on the WWII. The one that was used with it is 'SNAFU'  Situation Normal All F'..d Up'

[Papa Tango]

A variation on FUBAR is "f***ed up beyond all repair".  This version was relayed to me by Navy chief petty officer.

[OilyRascal]

Hkp = hk  porter

[OilyRascal]

Original post in thread updated/modified to include all feedback as to have comprehensive view without having to read the full thread.

[Twilight Fenrir]

IIRC  If I Recall Correctly