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FAQ: "What Does This Mean?" Questions and Suggestions for the AW Dictionary
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I saw in QLH something that said "RYWF" still applies in QLH and was curious as to what that stood for?
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RR, R/R. or R&R
I noticed this doesn't appear in either the AW dictionary or Cathy C's publishing terms glossary. From context, I take it this is shorthand for revise and resubmit, but you know what they say about assuming.
Am I close?
I noticed this doesn't appear in either the AW dictionary or Cathy C's publishing terms glossary. From context, I take it this is shorthand for revise and resubmit, but you know what they say about assuming.
Am I close?
Line by line. It's when someone gives a heavy critique on something in share your work (SYW), down to grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. as opposed to simply giving general comments.
I had to look up TIL the other day (Today I Learned).
Possible other additions: QUILTBAG and "Schrodinger's Rapist."
ETA: "pantsing/pantser"
Possible other additions: QUILTBAG and "Schrodinger's Rapist."
ETA: "pantsing/pantser"
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A suggestion and a question:
I noticed that even though some other common, non-writing-specific abbreviations/acronyms/initialisms like FYI and IIRC are present in the list, IMO/IMHO (in my (honest) opinion, depending on the form chosen) isn't listed there.
Also, is there a reason NaNoWriMo is repetitively spelled out as "NANOWRMO" in the dictionary? Thrice in a row, so I suspect it of not being a typo...still, since the subforum linked to uses the version with an i in it, it looks a bit...strange XD
(Also, I hope that due to this being a suggestion/question thread, it's acceptable for me to post here approx. a year after the last post? If not, 'pologies and please feel free to delete my post)
EDIT: And another suggestion--POD, or Print on Demand, isn't in the list either.
I noticed that even though some other common, non-writing-specific abbreviations/acronyms/initialisms like FYI and IIRC are present in the list, IMO/IMHO (in my (honest) opinion, depending on the form chosen) isn't listed there.
Also, is there a reason NaNoWriMo is repetitively spelled out as "NANOWRMO" in the dictionary? Thrice in a row, so I suspect it of not being a typo...still, since the subforum linked to uses the version with an i in it, it looks a bit...strange XD
(Also, I hope that due to this being a suggestion/question thread, it's acceptable for me to post here approx. a year after the last post? If not, 'pologies and please feel free to delete my post)
EDIT: And another suggestion--POD, or Print on Demand, isn't in the list either.
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Necroing this thread with a purpose, since I'm updating the list.
New users and old, what terms and abbreviations do you see in use here that you didn't/don't understand besides those listed at the AbsoluteWrite Dictionary?
New users and old, what terms and abbreviations do you see in use here that you didn't/don't understand besides those listed at the AbsoluteWrite Dictionary?
That's one I don't see, but I'm sure it depends on where you hang out. Happy to add it. It used to be what I wrote and most of what I read. My, how things change, huh?
Those of you who spend time talking social issues, are there any additions that might mystify someone stopping at P&CE for the first time?
Maryn, who still reads TSM
Those of you who spend time talking social issues, are there any additions that might mystify someone stopping at P&CE for the first time?
Maryn, who still reads TSM
That one, I got. I'm also adding NYT and WaPo, since they come up in P&CE--which I'm also adding.
Maybe I should revisit the list we cobbled together for the adults-only board. It might have a few that transcend erotica.
Maybe I should revisit the list we cobbled together for the adults-only board. It might have a few that transcend erotica.
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I had to Google TFG, so maybe add that. The Former Guy is what I found. A way not to use Trump's name, I gather. And Brigid beat me to it. Was I right?
Is there a need for IDK (I don't know), TBH (to be honest), etc? And international terms like wanker?
There's need for everything, yet I don't want the list to be crazy-long. (I had TBH, at least.)
I have some internet abbreviations, but I don't really have a feel for what ones absolutely everyone knows and which ones people have to look up, like I do so often.
I especially lack not-American terms and the subtleties of their meanings. Care to write a brief definition of wanker? What other words appear here that might befuddle US users?
I have some internet abbreviations, but I don't really have a feel for what ones absolutely everyone knows and which ones people have to look up, like I do so often.
I especially lack not-American terms and the subtleties of their meanings. Care to write a brief definition of wanker? What other words appear here that might befuddle US users?
wanker: figuratively, a self-absorbed, annoying person; often applied to mansplainers. (Literally: a male masturbator)
git: idiot (mild form of wanker)
muppet: nitwit (usually said in a loving way)
Kiwi: New Zealander
Ozzie: Australian
lolly: candy
fizzie: soda/pop/Coke
sammy: sandwich
togs/cozzie: swimwear/swimming costume
Wellies/gummies: Wellington boots/gumboots
ute: pickup truck (utility vehicle)
munted: damaged beyond repair
carked (it): died (i.e. one step past munted)
yakka: hard work
ice block: popsicle
snags or snarlers: sausages
barbie: grill/barbeque
sparkie: electrician
chippie: carpenter
bludger: grifter (usually means someone on the dole)
dole: welfare
bogan: redneck
chook: chicken
dag: nerd (usually said in a loving way); literally, the clumps of dried poop that cling to a sheep's butt
rattle your dags: stir your stumps = shake a leg = get moving
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