Re: USAGE: np
| From: | John Vertical <johnvertical@...> |
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| Date: | Thursday, July 14, 2005, 7:25 |
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--- In conlang@yahoogroups.com, Arthaey Angosii wrote:
>Dear linguistically inclined and computer literate listmates:
>
>A friend and I recently got in to a discussion about the usage of the
>netspeak abbreviation "np" for "no problem." In my usage, I can only
>use "np" where I mean "no problem" as in "you're welcome." However,
>for my friend, he can use it even where he means "not a problem" or
>"that's fine."
>
>What is your usage?
Before joining this list, I've only seen the acronym used for "Now Playing"
(as in: "np - Pink Floyd - The Dark side of the Moon"). This meaning is
recognized on almost all music-oriented e-mail lists and forums.
A link which might be of relevance here: http://ww.acronymfinder.com
John Vertical
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