Definition of Terms/Acronyms?

[special-K]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Just pick out the ones you want to use.... Some of the ones we use probably are not in this list, and it includes a lot that we don't use.. If there are any we use that are not on the list let me know and I will add them.

LockDoc


A
AAR: Automatic air recirculation
ABS: Antilock Braking System
ABSV: Air Bypass Solenoid Valve...

...VSS: Vehicle Speed Sensor
VVC: Variable Valve Control
VVT: Variable Valve Timing

W
WOT: Wide-Open Throttle

Z
ZEV: Zero Emission vehicle

Not bad for off the top of your head. I know you own a couple few, but you left out FORD . And GMC stands for Grown Man's Chevy. A couple we use here are POS (Need I spell it out?) and PO - Previous Owner.

[krue]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

N P T U. What is it with this forum software that it makes succeeding letters in an acronym lower case if the letters are all together (like an acronym is supposed to be)!?

NPTU brings back memories. I went thru MTS-635 in Charleston as a student in 93, then stayed as a SPU for 2 more years. That was when NPS and NFAS was still in Orlando.

There are some acronyms for you. My favorite will always be FTN.

[jchav62]

Don't forget about the BFH!

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by krue

NPTU brings back memories. I went thru MTS-635 in Charleston as a student in 93, then stayed as a SPU for 2 more years. That was when NPS and NFAS was still in Orlando.

There are some acronyms for you. My favorite will always be FTN.

Master Chief Fire Control Technician is one that always amused me- FTMC. I have nothing against Marines, BTW.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by flashed

Obs ?

Old Body Style. Like a 99-00 GMT400. GM used "Classic" but people use OBS

[Killer Bee]

actually, a master chief FC would be FTCM

and the only folks I recall using FTN were NFG anyways

[CG]

I thought OG was old guy. I text with my granddaughter (13) pretty often so I get the shorty versions from her and have to ask, what does that mean? The ikr got me the first time she used it (I know right). Now I use it with my friends and family and most of them are OG and ask what does ikr mean? I act all superior and fill them in.

[special-K]

The proper way to do that would be ik,r? You would have known instantly.

[kingsolver72]

Originally Posted by CG

I thought OG was old guy. I text with my granddaughter (13) pretty often so I get the shorty versions from her and have to ask, what does that mean? The ikr got me the first time she used it (I know right). Now I use it with my friends and family and most of them are OG and ask what does ikr mean? I act all superior and fill them in.

I thought OG meant original gangster. I am not sure about CG. Coast Gaurd or Chevy Guy?

[special-K]

Originally Posted by kingsolver72

I thought OG meant original gangster. I am not sure about CG. Coast Gaurd or Chevy Guy?

College Grad? Car Guy? I think you already told us, but...

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by kingsolver72

I thought OG meant original gangster. I am not sure about CG. Coast Gaurd or Chevy Guy?

It does mean original gangster. The term is not new at all. I first heard it used by Dr. Dre in the early 90’s, and I’m sure it was coined well before that.

[kingsolver72]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

It does mean original gangster. The term is not new at all. I first heard it used by Dr. Dre in the early 90’s, and I’m sure it was coined well before that.

Yep, I was on a bus in Houston in the late 80s, saw a couple of dudes calling each other “homeboy” they were making drum/percussive beats accapella. That was before before I ever heard about rap.

[special-K]

Them boys was OG is what they was.

[krue]

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

actually, a master chief FC would be FTCM

and the only folks I recall using FTN were NFG anyways

All the nukes on both fast attacks I served on were down with FTN. To be honest I've never regretted GTFO, never regretted serving but when I was done, I was DONE. FTN because of all the times the Navy effed me.

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

actually, a master chief FC would be FTCM

and the only folks I recall using FTN were NFG anyways

Oops, you are correct. I was discharged over 42 years ago; that memory has rust on it.

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by krue

All the nukes on both fast attacks I served on were down with FTN. To be honest I've never regretted GTFO, never regretted serving but when I was done, I was DONE. FTN because of all the times the Navy effed me.

Never
Again
Volunteer
Yourself

My brother-in-laws acronym

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

Never
Again
Volunteer
Yourself

My brother-in-laws acronym

Heh heh heh, one of my favorites. I have a wood carving class/club at the local senior center. 4 Marines, 3 Army and 4 Navy, amongst all the other people. One of the Army, ALL the Marines and one of the Navy guys wear hats with ribbons and such on them. What I did in the Navy constitutes a small fraction of what I have accomplished in my life. I'm me and the time I spent in the Navy does not define me that much. My time spent working for defense contractors for 30 years far overshadows that job I held in the engine room.

[special-K]

One my girlfriend and I text is TTYL. We both are not real big on dumbing down the language, but do use that. We have fun adding more to it just to be silly, like TTYITM (get it?) or worse, TTYAIGTTD (After I Go To The Dentist). It's always a thing you can figure out per our conversation. I've added more to make it impossible, like TTYAIGTTDAGHWMP (And Get Home With My Prescription). But most times she figures it out.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Just pick out the ones you want to use.... Some of the ones we use probably are not in this list, and it includes a lot that we don't use.. If there are any we use that are not on the list let me know and I will add them.

LockDoc


A
AAR: Automatic air recirculation
ABS: Antilock Braking System
ABSV: Air Bypass Solenoid Valve
AC: Alternating Current
A/C: Air Conditioning
ACU: Actual cashed value...........................

Here's one that hit me, Leon. I thought the list had it ALL. I mean shoo-wee! What isn't on it? Well, for whatever reason yesterday I had one come to mind and remembered this thread. Came to check and can't believe it's not there (unless I looked right at it and didn't see it like the big yellow mustard up front center late night). It's pretty common, or was at one time before they came on everything. But it's PDB. I'm not even going to say what it stands for. I'll leave that for the next guy.

[Killer Bee]

oh, oh, oh, I got this one, power disk breaks!

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by special-K

Here's one that hit me, Leon. I thought the list had it ALL. I mean shoo-wee! What isn't on it? Well, for whatever reason yesterday I had one come to mind and remembered this thread. Came to check and can't believe it's not there (unless I looked right at it and didn't see it like the big yellow mustard up front center late night). It's pretty common, or was at one time before they came on everything. But it's PDB. I'm not even going to say what it stands for. I'll leave that for the next guy.

Very clever Tim..... Cleaned it up though.....

LockDoc

[In The Ten Ring]

Originally Posted by mingoman

You also have to be careful of the sick minded. When I was looking to change tv providers I mentioned at work i didn't care who I went with as long as it had BBC in the package. All the young guys fell out with laughter.
Apparently I should have used BBC America.

I was thinking of just that one! To us, saying "I prefer a BBC" has to do with engines but to most these days, it means something very different!

[special-K]

Will a BBC fit under my hood?

I'd have to see a picture to answer that. But if you want her to stay there long you'll need plenty room for food too!!

Thought of another, MILF... Mirror Is Loose Fitting.