Sorry about my ongoing ignorance...

[Lump]

Sorry for the dumb question, guys, but wtf is "COO", which I keep reading on GJ?

 

[caper]

country of origin

 

[ghnl]

My guess - Country Of Origin (where it's made).

 

[arkangel06]

My guess - Country Of Origin (where it's made).

you are correct

Nos = new old stock

IIRC = if i remember correctly

IMHO = in my honest opinion or in my horrable opinion depending on the person

 

[jerryW]

Sorry for the dumb question,

Best way to defeat ignorance, ask away. I've always learned more by keeping a closed mouth and an open mind.


jerry

 

[t100]

Internet Acronyms Dictionary

http://www.gaarde.org/acronyms/

COO: Come On Over

FTSAATSFDNORUAOTDA: **** These Stupid *** Acronyms, They're So ******' Dumb, No One Really Uses Any Of Them, Dumb ***

 

[Merkava_4]

A COO is when you tie the President up with duct tape and take over the country.

 

[e-tek]

COO = Cheif Orifice Offerer

 

[PassnThru]

Google is your friend:

COO may refer to:

* Country of origin
* Certificate of origin, used in international trade
* Chief operating officer or chief operations officer, high ranking corporate official
* Cell of origin (telecommunications)
* Carboxylate, type of anion
* Cobalt(II) oxide, chemical with formula of CoO.
* Cadjehoun Airport (IATA Code: COO), in Cotonou, Benin
* Calgary Olympic Oval, Canadian ice rink
* coo, the call of pigeons
* Summer Days with Coo, a 2007 Japanese animated film

 

[Indy_500]

FTSAATSFDNORUAOTDA omg this 1 has 2 b da best 1 yet! lol!

 

[Lump]

Okay, sorry guys. I did start this out with an apology. And I'm in the business world every day, and understand stuff like, "Chief Operating Officer", etc. But recent posts have asked about the quality of tools, "....regardless of COO..." or etc. I kept trying to figure out an acronym using "China" or "Communist", etc, at the front of it, coming up with nothing. Thanks for the help.

 

[Lump]

you are correct

Nos = new old stock

IIRC = if i remember correctly

IMHO = in my honest opinion or in my horrable opinion depending on the person

Thanks, Arkangel. I didn't know the IIRC one either. I'm a car collector, so I knew the NOS one. Again, I really appreciate the help.

 

[mjozefow]

Don't worry about this stuff, you actually seem to care if you inconvenience which shows that you are a good guy right off the bat. No one minds answering these ?'s. And if they do, well, it is very easy to hit the "back" button!

 

[Scout Driver]

I'm with mjozefow...no need to apologize. We are all here to help eachother out.

Scott

 

[PassnThru]

I'm with mjozefow...no need to apologize. We are all here to help eachother out.

Scott

^^^^^^^^^ Oh yeah. ^^^^^^^^^

 

[Bolster]

A COO is when you tie the President up with duct tape and take over the country.

That was funny!!

I say we do it!!

 

[mrshaun]

do not forget SOT snap on tools or just SO.
CL = craigslist

 

[Mickey O]

BFF = Big Fat F*ck

 

[mkdive]

WTF (no explanation needed)
BP (bridgeport)
FIL (father in law)
DP (drill press)
SB (southbend)

 

[mrshaun]

BFH we all need one of these
big freakin hammer

 

[ghnl]

no need to apologize.

Especially if you post photos of good looking women...

 

[Kevin54]

A COO is when you tie the President up with duct tape and take over the country.

Actually it is "coup" short for coup d’etat

 

[BetterDays]

Actually it is "coup" short for coup d’etat

I am guessing the poster knew that, but used COO to help out the OP.

 

[Tim Cowan]

Good thread Lump; I also need a refresher on these and I always learn something. I've been thru the school of hard knocks and the GARAGE JOURNAL (GJ) provides much learning without busting my knucles.
Now for the knucle busting, I have to leave and go install a traction belt on a John Deere GT275 mower that will be a new experence.

 

[bushhawg73]

FTD - fixing to die
DRT - dead right there
FUBAR - f***ed up beyond all recognition
RHR - round head ratchet

Just a few that came to my mind

 

[35mastr]

Good I thing I found this thread. Too many new abriv's now to keep up.

 

[Lump]

Good thread Lump; I also need a refresher on these and I always learn something. I've been thru the school of hard knocks and the GARAGE JOURNAL (GJ) provides much learning without busting my knucles.
Now for the knucle busting, I have to leave and go install a traction belt on a John Deere GT275 mower that will be a new experence.

Oh boy! Have fun with that.

 

[arkangel06]

RHFT = round head fine tooth.

 

[Tim Cowan]

I'm back again. Repaired mower belt and finished the yard. Belt replacement was a PITA and I only drew blood once with a slipped wrench. Don't forget Happy Mother's Day.....HMD

 

[Major Ramifications]

Guys, guys, you are all wrong. COO is the sound a pigeon makes. I can't believe I am the only one who knew this one. Geez.

 

[Abodyracer]

One I've been seeing a lot of lately is FTW ??? I've yet to figure it out.



And you all have it wrong about COO. Its ebonics for sweet. As in "That a COO car"

 

[oldtools]

HF = Harbor Freight

 

[oldtools]

COO = Made in China