Abbreviations?

**fanaglethebagle** · 02-02-2010, 03:05 PM

it bumps the thread to the top of the list. Also known as bringing up my post.

**rousseaujess** · 02-02-2010, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by fanaglethebagle

it bumps the thread to the top of the list. Also known as bringing up my post.

Ohh, and how does one do that?

**fanaglethebagle** · 02-02-2010, 05:07 PM

Simply posting in a thread will bring it to the top

**Moe_K** · 02-02-2010, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by rousseaujess

Ohh, and how does one do that?

Just reply to the thread.
Most times, people will type "bump"

I've seen an explanation for bump as "Bringing Up My Post"
Not sure if that's true.

**fanaglethebagle** · 02-02-2010, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by Moe_K

I've seen an explanation for bump as "Bringing Up My Post"
Not sure if that's true.

I don't really think it is

**JayM** · 02-02-2010, 09:26 PM

bump just means give the thread a nudge to the top of the list in the forums.

**trippingrunner** · 03-18-2010, 06:20 PM

bump is just to get their thread back to the top

**mstrassbur** · 04-19-2010, 09:58 AM

i found this on the web

http://www.acronymfinder.com/IIRC~[/URL]

**Clown** · 04-24-2010, 05:47 PM

What is 'ORP'?

**John K** · 04-24-2010, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by Clown

What is 'ORP'?

Oxidation reduction potential.

**7IHd** · 09-24-2010, 05:42 PM

Here's one that's missing from that giant list:

BTA- Bubble Tip Anemone

**paja4** · 09-24-2010, 07:13 PM

How about IIRC?

**7IHd** · 09-25-2010, 09:17 AM

I've mostly seen it used as:

IIRC: If I Remember Correctly

**7IHd** · 10-06-2010, 11:24 PM

What does OBO stand for?

**John K** · 10-06-2010, 11:55 PM

Or Best Offer

**7IHd** · 10-06-2010, 11:58 PM

Ah, knew it'd be something simple like that, but just couldn't quite work it out. Thanks.

**jjh** · 08-30-2011, 05:18 PM

HD is commonly used in the DIY section and it means Home depot

**acrofragger** · 10-03-2012, 09:59 AM

great thread guys i have found it very usefull

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