BYC Forum Chat

[BirdBoy88]

Hey everyone

I've been a member here for a while now and i have gotten so much help from everyone on here Thank You isn't even the word for it

But i've notice these letters some use and i don't really know what they mean..lol i try to understand and see but i still find myself confused

it's when i see things like... DH

Well i can't remember the rest..lol but i'm sure you get the idea.

It would be Big help if someone can tell me all the letters for words used here so i and others that don't know will know.

 

[tricia]

Oh yes, figuring out al those things!

This is a list from Spottedcrow:

DH=Dear (most times) Husband
DD=Dear Daughter, Dear Dad
DS=Dear Son
DM=Dear Mother, Dear Mom
DF=Dear Father
DSD=Dear StepDaughter
DSS=Dear stepSon
DSM=Dear StepMother
DSF=Dear StepFather
BIL=Brother in Law
SIL=Sister in Law
MIL=Mother in Law
FIL=Father in Law
DC=Dear Children

 

[BirdBoy88]

Thank You So Much!

 

[tricia]

No problem! I was thrilled when I figured it out and didn't feel so out of the loop anymore! haha

 

[thechickman04]

woo im glad i know them now...i always thought yall were sayin D*** in front of a family members name...i was like well thats nice

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

In the FAQ section there is a link to a great dictionary / abbreviation list:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=1198

 

[Davaroo]

... and dont forget DK - for dear knucklehead.
You know, like the folks down at the local feed store who dont know there heinie from a hole in the ground.

 

[BirdBoy88]

i have more to learn i see..lol

 

[FarmerDenise]

Thanks, that was helpfull to me also.

 

[BirdBoy88]

Yup Yup

see there are more people that don't no this than most think

so if anyone know any other letters for words please post it here at any time and the meaning of it so we all will know at once