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One entry found for acronym.
Main Entry: ac·ro·nym
Pronunciation: 'a-kr&-"nim
Function: noun
Etymology: acr- + -onym
: a word (as NATO, radar, or laser) formed from the initial letter or letters of each of the successive parts or major parts of a compound term; also : an abbreviation (as FBI) formed from initial letters : INITIALISM
- ac·ro·nym·ic /"a-kr&-'ni-mik/ adjective
- ac·ro·nym·i·cal·ly /-mi-k(&-)lE/ adverb

http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/onomatopoeia

Main Entry: on·o·mato·poe·ia
Pronunciation: "ä-n&-"mä-t&-'pE-&, -"ma-
Function: noun
Etymology: Late Latin, from Greek onomatopoiia, from onomat-, onoma name + poiein to make -- more at POET
1 : the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (as buzz, hiss)
2 : the use of words whose sound suggests the sense
- on·o·mato·poe·ic /-'pE-ik/ or on·o·mato·po·et·ic /-pO-'e-tik/ adjective
- on·o·mato·poe·i·cal·ly /-'pE-&-k(&-)lE/ or on·o·mato·po·et·i·cal·ly /-pO-'e-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb

Other well-known acronyms include: radar; scuba; laser. In no way do these words or LOL, LMAO or ROFTLMAO meet definition one or two of onomatopoeia.

The American consensus is that people should be able to spell. LAUGH. Otherwise, please use the abbreviations the concensus has agreed upon, such as: LOL; LMAO; ROTFLMAO.

We now return you to the worldwide point of view on the battle, as BS is escorted to the side for a spehling lessun. ;)

It's an onomatopoeia, not an acronym. Look it up.

The American consensus is that people should be able to spell. LAUGH. Otherwise, please use the abbreviations the concensus has agreed upon, such as: LOL; LMAO; ROTFLMAO.

We now return you to the worldwide point of view on the battle, as BS is escorted to the side for a spehling lessun. ;)

It's an onomatopoeia, not an acronym. Look it up.

The American consensus is that people should be able to spell. LAUGH. Otherwise, please use the abbreviations the concensus has agreed upon, such as: LOL; LMAO; ROTFLMAO.

We now return you to the worldwide point of view on the battle, as BS is escorted to the side for a spehling lessun. ;)

It's an onomatopoeia, not an acronym. Look it up.

I have a button on my browser bar to spell check the window I have keyed . It's free, and works well - I've been using it for some weeks now.

Download it here; http://www.iespell.com/

BrainSmashr I have left you private post in Cafe@Home (nothing to do with any forum, nothing too exciting, just a private matter, thanks)

I have a button on my browser bar to spell check the window I have keyed . It's free, and works well - I've been using it for some weeks now.

Download it here; http://www.iespell.com/

BrainSmashr I have left you private post in Cafe@Home (nothing to do with any forum, nothing too exciting, just a private matter, thanks)

I want a private message, too!

Well from the consensus in your other thread..it appears that the lady's actions didn't actually fall below those standards.

LAF

You keep telling yourself that the consensus of a world-wide Seti forum is an accurate reflection of what's considered good taste in America, and we'll keep escorting those who fall below those standards out of the public eye.

"I'm trying to maintain a shred of dignity in this world." - Me

Is it time to conclude on this thread? Or are there aspects you think have not been covered?

First I was told if I wanted to continue a closed discussion to start my own topic. After doing so, the topic was deleted.

Why make suggestions you have no intention of respecting?

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OFF TOPIC WARNING

OFF TOPIC WARNING

Ohferjeebussakes.

OFF TOPIC WARNING

Ohferjeebussakes.

I don't know. Seems to me that this whole thread is off the topic after the rules were re-posted about 130 posts ago.

can i go off topic?

can i go off topic?

Is it time to conclude on this thread? Or are there aspects you think have not been covered?

If certain people insist on carrying on with this thread, when it is fairly clear that most of us have already heard more than enough, then I would suggest that they will risk permanently damaging their reputation on these boards.

PS to Fuzzy

I seem to keep agreeing with you, I'm getting worried...

"I'm trying to maintain a shred of dignity in this world." - Me

I've heard enough of "WHAT EXACTLY ARE THE RULES ...
So, for the sake of COMPLETE elucidation ... and so that you will NEVER have to ask again .........

COMPLETE SET OF RULES

I hope you are now all happy ...
:))

Hey! Timmy ....
It's a COMPLETE set of rules ...
Nobody said it could be Snooker Rules !!!!!!!

:))) :))) :))) :))) :))))))

19. Jump Shot

A jump shot is made when the cue-ball passes over any part of an object ball, whether touching it in the process or not, except:
(a) when the cue-ball first strikes one object ball and then jumps over another ball,
(b) when the cue-ball jumps and strikes an object ball, but does not land on the far side of that ball,
(c) when, after striking an object ball lawfully, the cue-ball jumps over that ball after hitting a cushion or another ball. © 2006 World Snooker. All rights reserved