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Abbreviations list

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

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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
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what the hell does DILLIGAF mean
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Does it look like i give a f**k
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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.
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Whether you want to use them or not there are a lot on this site

CDP, IMVC, IDP, RORO etc.

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PMSL

Some need to step away from the computer b4 they hurt themselves
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Could try clicking through to here -

Abbreviations and acronyms dictionary

It even has DILLIGAF


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

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
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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
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!
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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??!!
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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
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