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Re:Computer abreviations
« Reply #30 on: September 09, 2003, 07:54 »
How lovely it was to read such a polite thread :lol:  8)

thanks for that one lona  :)



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Re:Computer abreviations
« Reply #31 on: September 09, 2003, 07:59 »
  ;D ;D
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Re:Computer abreviations
« Reply #32 on: September 09, 2003, 08:09 »
:pmsl:


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Re:Computer abreviations
« Reply #33 on: September 09, 2003, 08:49 »
Again to abreviations Simon. What did I do to you to torture me?

What does it mean  "SOD OFF"?
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Re:Computer abreviations
« Reply #34 on: September 09, 2003, 12:45 »
Ah!  "Sod off" is not an abbreviation.  It means "go away"  but is almost always said as a jest.

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Re:Computer abreviations
« Reply #35 on: September 09, 2003, 13:29 »

Ah!  "Sod off" is not an abbreviation.  It means "go away"  but is almost always said as a jest.  


Have a look at these Joudi:-

http://people.man.ac.uk/~zlsiida/fun/sodoff.html
http://www.peevish.co.uk/slang/s.htm

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Re:Computer abreviations
« Reply #36 on: September 09, 2003, 13:35 »
That second URL is one to bookmark isn't it?   ;D  Could come in handy for the next time Simon calls me names.   :lol:

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Re:Computer abreviations
« Reply #37 on: September 09, 2003, 13:47 »
Those are very interesting links Sean. I enjoyed reading that explanation.

     I'll keep the second link in my favorit addresses.

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Re:Computer abreviations
« Reply #38 on: September 09, 2003, 16:05 »
I love this quote from the first link:
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"Oh bugger, it's the sodding Jehovah's Witnesses"
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Re:Computer abreviations
« Reply #39 on: September 09, 2003, 16:31 »

I love this quote from the first link:
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"Oh bugger, it's the sodding Jehovah's Witnesses"
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Are you now going to explain to Joudi what "bugger" means ::) ;D ;D

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Re:Computer abreviations
« Reply #40 on: September 09, 2003, 16:41 »
No.  ;D
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Re:Computer abreviations
« Reply #41 on: September 09, 2003, 18:29 »
:lol:

I thought that but then the link explains a bit  ;D
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Re:Computer abreviations
« Reply #42 on: September 09, 2003, 18:34 »
Ok I will then.. ;D

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6 entries found for BUGGER
n.
A true bug.
An insect or similar organism, such as a centipede or an earwig. See Regional Note at lightning bug.

A disease-producing microorganism: a flu bug.
The illness or disease so produced: ?stomach flu, a cold, or just some bug going around? (David Smollar).

A defect or difficulty, as in a system or design.
Computer Science. A defect in the code or routine of a program.
An enthusiasm or obsession: got bitten by the writing bug.
An enthusiast or devotee; a buff: a model train bug.
An electronic listening device, such as a hidden microphone or wiretap, used in surveillance: planted a bug in the suspect's room.

 
See what you lot worrying about  :P

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Re:Computer abreviations
« Reply #43 on: September 09, 2003, 18:36 »
OR  :D

Phrasal Verbs:
bug off Slang
To leave someone alone; go away.


Sheesh what are you lot like

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Re:Computer abreviations
« Reply #44 on: September 09, 2003, 18:46 »
Actually Hookstar the slang site I mentioned earlier has them all :o

bugger (!)
Noun. 1. An objectionable person.
2. A person. Also used in a sense of pity, see 'sod'.
3. A situation or event that is difficult or distressing. E.g."It's a real bugger, Pete having influenza on his summer holidays."
Exclam. Expressing annoyance or frustration.
Verb. To ruin, damage, break. E.g."If I find out it was you that buggered my DVD player, then you can forget borrowing money from us to go on holiday."   

bugger about / around
    Verb. To mess around, waste time.    
bugger-all   Noun. Absolutely nothing at all. E.g."There's bugger-all we can do about it now, the police are here and we're trapped."   

buggeration !
   Exclam. An exclamation of annoyance or surprise.   

buggered
    Adj. Worn out, 'knackered'.    

bugger-it!
    Exclam. Exclamation of frustration.    

buggerlugs
   Noun. A term of address, usually affectionate use. [Late 1800s]   

bugger me!
    Exclam. An exclamation of surprise.    

bugger-off
    Verb. Get lost, clear off. Usually said in annoyance and in the imper.    

bugger-up
    Verb. To mess up, to get wrong. E.g."It's no good, we may aswell go home, he's buggered up the evening."    

buggery
    Adj. Used as an intensifier in denials such as 'Did I buggery!' or 'Like buggery she did'.    

bugger you
    Verb. An exclamation of annoyance



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