Help The Newbie With Abbreviations

Baking By ashleyckennedy Updated 27 May 2009 , 11:38pm by ezbakin

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ashleyckennedy Posted 20 May 2009 , 8:54pm
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I just joined this site. I love it, but I am having trouble with some of the abbreviations being used. Please help me out. Break it down for me please. Thank you guys, I appreciate it.

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uabcjgrad2006 Posted 20 May 2009 , 8:59pm
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This came from the moderator "Lisa" I just copied & pasted:
I thought it might be a good idea to compile a list of acronyms we use here at Cake Central. If you have questions about an acronym or if you have any to add, feel free to post here.

ACD = American Cake Decorating magazine
BC = Buttercream or Betty Crocker
BCT = frozen Buttercream Transfer
BF = Boy/Best Friend
BIL = Brother-In-Law
BTW = By The Way
BUMP = Bring Up My Post or Bump Up My Post
CC = Cake Central
CCC = Cupcake Cake
CMD = Cake Mix Doctor
CT = Chocolate Transfer
DD = Dear Daughter/Dad
DF = Dear Father/Friend
DH = Dear Husband or Duncan Hines
DM = Dear Mother
DOS = Day of Sharing
DS = Dear Son/Sister
DW = Dear Wife
EI = Edible Image
FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions
FBCT = Frozen Buttercream Transfer
FIL = Father-In-Law
GFY = Good For You
GMT = Greenwich Mean Time
GP = Gum Paste
HTH = Hope That Helps
ICES = The International Cake Exploration Societe'
IMBC = Italian Meringue Buttercream
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion
IMO = In My Opinion
ISO = In Search Of
JMO = Just My Opinion
KA = KitchenAid Mixer
KK = Kopykake
LOL = Laughing Out Loud
MBN = Mailbox News magazine
MIL = Mother-In-Law
MMF = Marshmallow Fondant
MOB = Mother of the Bride
MOG = Mother of the Groom
NFSC = No Fail Sugar Cookies
OP = Opening Post or Poster
OT = Off Topic
PM = Private Message
PS = Powdered Sugar
RBC = Rolled Buttercream
RCT = Rice Crispie Treats
RI = Royal Icing
RKT = Rice Krispie Treats
ROFL = Rolling On Floor Laughing
ROFLMAO = Rolling On Floor Laughing My A** Off
SIL = Sister/Son-In-Law
SMBC = Swiss Meringue Buttercream
TIA = Thanks In Advance
TY = Thank You
WASC = White Almond Sour Cream Cake
WBH = The Whimsical Bakehouse
WMI = Wilton Method Instructor
WTG = Way To Go
YB = Yearbook (Wilton)

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7yyrt Posted 20 May 2009 , 9:00pm
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nannie Posted 20 May 2009 , 9:00pm
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This is such a great place

Here are all your answers icon_biggrin.gif

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-2926.html

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gladysrdz24 Posted 20 May 2009 , 9:01pm
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i just asked the same question!!!!!!! here is what got posted on my question.

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-2926.html

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7yyrt Posted 20 May 2009 , 10:44pm
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WE ALL POSTED AT THE SAME TIME!!! ImageImage

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LesGateauxCheri Posted 21 May 2009 , 2:48am
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Oh thanks for this! I've always wonder what DH was. I figured it was Dumb husband or damn husband. hahahahahaha

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7yyrt Posted 21 May 2009 , 3:14am
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Well.... it doesn't always mean 'dear' !

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LesGateauxCheri Posted 21 May 2009 , 3:43am
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haha. Tell me about it. icon_smile.gif

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smitakasargod Posted 21 May 2009 , 3:57am
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my husband was reading the posts long ago and thought DH meant
d*%# head!!! icon_biggrin.gif

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LesGateauxCheri Posted 21 May 2009 , 5:37am
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LOL! That is hilarious!

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ezbakin Posted 27 May 2009 , 11:38pm
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I am saving this on my computer. I am getting better at some of them but I still couldn't figure some of them out. I suggest that although this are in a thread they should actually have their own tab at the top of the page for quick easy reference, especially for newbie's. icon_biggrin.gif

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