Abbreviations list

[Lonerider]

Is there anywhere on the Forum where you can find out what the Abbreviations mean on the site?
When I first started using the site I found it a PITA when reading threads and not knowing what things meant
Also people may not want to ask what it means in case you get smart answers like " use Google its a wonderful thing". Yes you can use Google but it does not always give you the right answer!
Things like CA-4 is four countries in Central America, but which 4? Also PP or PPT means Passport etc. etc
Yes I know the list could get endless, but even the most common ones would be good

Just a thought

[Bones667]

Good point Wayne.. I'm often scatching various orifices trying to fathem out what the abbreviations meant as well!

A few years back I was stopped by police for small number plate and under the reg number was DILLIGAF written in small print. The policeman asked me if I knew what it meant and I said it was a small village in wales

He asked me if I was taking the piiss Well I didnt think he would know the meaning did I..

Luckily he had a sense of humour and after lots of grovelling he let me off with a caution and told me to replace it

[moggy 1968]

what the hell does DILLIGAF mean

[Bones667]

Does it look like i give a f**k

[Warin]

I'd rather not use the abbreviation ... There are some that are more universal e.g. RTFM has been seen in a German newspaper - together with a full expansion of it.

[Lonerider]

Whether you want to use them or not there are a lot on this site

CDP, IMVC, IDP, RORO etc.

[Bucket1960]

PMSL

Some need to step away from the computer b4 they hurt themselves

[backofbeyond]

Could try clicking through to here -

Abbreviations and acronyms dictionary

It even has DILLIGAF


ATG (doesn't seem to have that though!)

[Bones667]

Agggh.. you've started something her Wayne

So... can someone tell me what these stand for.. CDP, IMVC, IDP, RORO, ATG.. I'm sure it's obvious but not to me :confused1:

[Lonerider]

Originally Posted by Bones667

Agggh.. you've started something her Wayne

So... can someone tell me what these stand for.. CDP, IMVC, IDP, RORO, ATG.. I'm sure it's obvious but not to me :confused1:

Yep sure av but hey!!!

CDP, Carnet De passage
IMVC, international motor vehicle certificate
IDP, international drivers permit (licence)
ROFO, Roll on roll off (nothing to do with s*x ) Ferries

ain't a clue about ATG

[Lonerider]

Originally Posted by backofbeyond

Could try clicking through to here -

Abbreviations and acronyms dictionary

It even has DILLIGAF


ATG (doesn't seem to have that though!)

Tried that link IMVC

IMVC International Mine Ventilation Congress
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IMVC Imperial Male Voice Choir
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IMVC Immune Mechanisms of Virus Control
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IMVC Isometric Maximal Voluntary Contraction (aka Isometric Maximum Voluntary Contraction; physiology

Ummmmmm, don't think its relevant here

[Bones667]

I love this site!

And ref your explanation

ROFO, Roll on roll off (nothing to do with s*x ) Ferries

Reminds me of the wife... Tried to RO and got told to FO

[moggy 1968]

Originally Posted by Lonerider

Tried that link IMVC

IMVC International Mine Ventilation Congress
Search the Web

IMVC Imperial Male Voice Choir
Search the Web

IMVC Immune Mechanisms of Virus Control
Search the Web

IMVC Isometric Maximal Voluntary Contraction (aka Isometric Maximum Voluntary Contraction; physiology

Ummmmmm, don't think its relevant here

there lies the danger of abbreviations

in the military if you order an BFA you could get either:
1. Blank Firing Attachment. the yellow bit that bolts on the end of the rifle barrel to dissipate the bits of crap when using blanks

2. BattleField Ambulance

I would suggest it's important to get the right one!

[Lonerider]

Originally Posted by moggy 1968

there lies the danger of abbreviations

in the military if you order an BFA you could get either:
1. Blank Firing Attachment. the yellow bit that bolts on the end of the rifle barrel to dissipate the bits of crap when using blanks

2. BattleField Ambulance

I would suggest it's important to get the right one!

haha
Yeah but they all must mean something on here
would that be a BFA for a SA80, GPMG, LMG or 50Cal??
are you saying your firing blanks??!!

[backofbeyond]

ATG - a tutto gas (or in English, keep it pinned, full throttle etc)

It's something Ducati riders say between themselves - a bit like a masonic handshake