Yourdictionary.com's list of texting and chat abbreviations

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Yourdictionary.com's list of texting and chat abbreviations

Post by Erik_Kowal » Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:13 am

For the old fogeys among us (and possibly some not-so-old ones), here is a handy reference guide to help you understand or use some of the commonest time- and space-saving abbreviations.
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Re: Yourdictionary.com's list of texting and chat abbreviations

Post by Edwin F Ashworth » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:27 pm

It's a big enough job trying to save the Earth, never mind time & space.
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Re: Yourdictionary.com's list of texting and chat abbreviations

Post by Erik_Kowal » Tue Apr 09, 2013 7:32 am

My hope is that with the appropriate division of labour, while some of us save the Earth the rest of us can save time and space using the incredibly powerful tools that Yourdictionary.com has kindly made available for that very purpose.
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Re: Yourdictionary.com's list of texting and chat abbreviations

Post by Edwin F Ashworth » Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:42 am

Just what the Doctor ordered.
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Re: Yourdictionary.com's list of texting and chat abbreviations

Post by Erik_Kowal » Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:39 am

I think you mean Dr.
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