Does anyone know WHY the abbreviation for pounds is "lbs."? And why does
"Rx" stand for prescription? Those have always puzzled me.

Does anyone know WHY the abbreviation for pounds is "lbs."? And why does
"Rx" stand for prescription? Those have always puzzled me.
check this link:http://www.acronymfinder.com/af-query.asp?Acronym=Rx&string=exact

Does anyone know WHY the abbreviation for pounds is "lbs."? And why does
"Rx" stand for prescription? Those have always puzzled me.
Some abbreviations originate from Latin or Greek or other languages. I do know that "lbs." is Latin.

Word origins are always interesting....

So, "Rx" is derived from radix, the Latin word for prescription. And "lbs." comes
from the Latin word libra, which means both balance and pound weight. Thanks!

What does mmk mean? I've seen a few people use that abbrevation, but I'm not sure what it stands for.

What does mmk mean? I've seen a few people use that abbrevation, but I'm not sure what it stands for.
I was wondering the same thing because I have also seen some people use "lolz" before. I checked them out on www.urbandictionary.com According to this slang dictionary, "mmk" is like saying, "Mmmmm...okay" in a shortened manner. Here's the URL:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=mmk

internet slang is the worst. I had a hell of a time figuring out what IIRC meant.

What DOES IIRC mean?

IIRC = If I recall correctly ;)

at first I was confused by LOLZWTFPDQBYOBBBBQ - but then i realized that the 4th "B" was just a typo.

at first I was confused by LOLZWTFPDQBYOBBBBQ - but then i realized that the 4th "B" was just a typo.

at first I was confused by LOLZWTFPDQBYOBBBBQ - but then i realized that the 4th "B" was just a typo.
:rofl:

IIRC = If I recall correctly ;)Wow I didnt know what this meant!


Very good thread -- Informative :)