Q Shorthand
Home How to use the OED Abbreviations. This list contains the most common abbreviations used in the OED. Click on a letter to see the abbreviations beginning with that letter. Most of the words listed are only abbreviated in certain contexts, esp. When used as a subject label or in a work title. LGBTQ: The first four letters of this standard abbreviation are fairly straightforward: “Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.”The Q can stand for “questioning” - as in still exploring. Q Signals (or Q Abbreviations) Q Signals take the form of a question only when each is followed by a question mark. QRG - Will you tell me my exact frequency (or that of )? Your exact frequency (or that of ) is kHz. QRH - Does my frequency vary? Your frequency varies.