The Lingo

When writing a small ad, you are often required to pay by the word, or alternatively you may be given a maximum number of words you can use, usually about 25. With this in mind, you'd be advised to use the following universally understood abbreviations to save space and money:

Abbreviation	Meaning
aca	All calls answered
ca	Can accommodate only
caot	Can accommodate or travel
ct	Can travel only
d	Divorced
dis.a/e	Discretion assured/ expected
fta	Fun, travel,adventure
gsoh	Good sense of humour
iso	In search of
ld	Light drinker
ls	Light smoker
ltr	Long term relationship
mm	Marriage minded
nbm	Never been married
nd	Non drinker
ns	Non smoker
ofac	Own flat and car
ohac	Own house and car
sp	Single parent
sa/f	Single Asian female
sa/m	Single Asian male
sw/f	Single white female
sw/m	Single white male
sb/f	Single black female
sb/m	Single black male
tlc	Tender loving care
w	With

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