What's an Acronym?
An acronym is an abbreviation formed from each of the first letters of a descriptive phrase or by combining the initial letters or parts of words from the phrase.
An acronym is actually a type of abbreviation. The word comes from Greek, meaning heads of names.
The origins of acronyms are a little unclear, but their widespread use in daily life is a relatively modern phenomenon. In more restricted circumstances, however, they have been in use for thousands of years (both the Roman and Hebrew cultures used them).
Here are some examples of acronyms:
As Far As I Know = AFAIK
As Soon As Possible = ASAP
Seek Professional Help = SPH
Their use has become very popular in recent years, especially in e-mail, text messaging, chat rooms and online forums.
Below you will find many acronnyms, sorted alphabetically. If you have an acronym and want to know what it means, and it's not listed here (and many are not) go to the The Acronym Finder or Abbreviations.com, links below. You can also create your own acronyms at the Systematic Buzz Phrase Generator or The Acronym Liar websites, links below.
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| Official USPS Abbreviations (state abbreviations, street suffixes and secondary unit designators) |
A
Acronym |
Meaning |
AAMOF |
as a matter of fact |
ABFL |
a big fat lady |
ABT |
about |
ADN |
any day now |
AFAIC |
as far as I’m concerned |
AFAICT |
as far as I can tell |
AFAICS |
as far as I can see |
AFAIK |
as far as I know |
AFAYC |
as far as you’re concerned |
AFK |
away from keyboard |
AFSCME |
american federation of state, county and municipal employees |
AH |
ass hole |
AIDS |
acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
AISI |
as I see it |
AIUI |
as I understand it |
AKA |
also known as |
AML |
all my love |
ANFSCD |
and now for something completely different |
A&R |
artists and repertoire (music industry) |
ASAP |
as soon as possible |
ASCII |
american standard code for information interchange |
ASL |
assistant section leader |
ASL |
age, sex, location |
ASLP |
age, sex, location, picture |
A/S/L |
age/sex/location |
ASOP |
assistant system operator |
ATM |
at this moment |
AWA |
as well as |
AWHFY |
are we having fun yet? |
AWGTHTGTTA |
are we going to have to go trough this again? |
AWOL |
absent without leave |
AWOL |
away without leave |
AYOR |
at your own risk |
AYPI? |
and your point is? |
B
Acronym |
Meaning |
B4 |
before |
B4N |
bye for now |
BAC |
back at computer |
BAG |
busting a gut |
BAK |
back at the keyboard |
BANANA |
build absolutely nothing anywhere near anything (anyone) |
BBIAB |
be back in a bit |
BBL |
be back later |
BBLBNTSBO |
be back later but not too soon because of... |
BBR |
burnt beyond repair |
BBS |
be back soon |
BBS |
bulletin board system |
BC |
be cool |
B/C |
because |
BCnU |
be seeing you |
BEG |
big evil grin |
BF |
boyfriend |
B/F |
boyfriend |
BFN |
bye for now |
BG |
big grin |
BION |
believe it or not |
BIOYIOB |
blow it out your I/O port |
BITMT |
but in the meantime |
BM |
bite me |
BMB |
bite my bum |
BMTIPG |
brilliant minds think in parallel gutters |
BKA |
better known as |
BL |
belly laughing |
BOB |
back off bastard |
BOL |
be on later |
BOM |
bitch of mine |
BOT |
back on topic |
BRB |
be right back |
BRBB |
be right back bitch |
BRBS |
be right back soon |
BRH |
be right here |
BRS |
big red switch |
BS |
big smile |
BS |
bull shit |
BSF |
but seriously folks |
BST |
but seriously though |
BTA |
but then again |
BTAIM |
be that as it may |
BTDT |
been there done that |
BTOBD |
be there or be dead |
BTOBS |
be there or be square |
BTSOOM |
beats the s**t out of me |
BTW |
by the way |
BVM |
blessed Virgin Mary |
BWH |
bust/waist/hip measurement |
BWQ |
buzz word quotient |
BWTHDIK |
but what the heck do I know |
BYO |
bring your own |
BYOB |
bring your own bottle |
BYOH |
bat you on the head |
C
Acronym |
Meaning |
C&G |
chuckle and grin |
CAD |
ctrl-alt-delete |
CADET |
can’t add, doesn’t even try |
CDIO |
conceive — design — implement — operate |
CDIWY |
couldn’t do it without you |
CFV |
call for votes |
CFS |
care for secret? |
CFY |
calling for you |
CID |
crying in disgrace |
CIM |
CompuServe information manager |
CLM |
career limiting move |
CM@TW |
catch me on the web |
CMIIW |
correct me if I’m wrong |
CNP |
continue in next post |
CO |
conference |
CRAFT |
can’t remember a fu* king thing |
CRS |
can’t remember shit |
CSG |
chuckle snicker grin |
CTS |
changing the subject |
CU |
see you |
CU2 |
see you too |
CUL |
see you later |
CUL8R |
see you later |
CWOT |
complete waste of time |
CWYL |
chat with you later |
CYA |
see ya |
CYA |
cover your ass |
CYAL8R |
see ya later |
CYO |
see you online |
D
Acronym |
Meaning |
DBA |
doing business as |
DCed |
disconnected |
DFLA |
disenhanced four-letter acronym |
DH |
darling husband |
DIIK |
darn if i know |
DGA |
digital guardian angel |
DGARA |
don’t give a rats ass |
DINK |
double income no kids |
DINKY |
double income no kids yet |
DIKU |
do I know you? |
DIRTFT |
do it right the first time |
DITYID |
did I tell you I’m distressed |
DIY |
do it yourself |
DL |
download |
DL |
dead link |
DLTBBB |
don’t let the bed bugs bite |
DMMGH |
don’t make me get hostile |
DQMOT |
don’t quote me on this |
DND |
do not disturb |
DTC |
damn this computer |
DTRT |
do the right thing |
DUCT |
did you see that? |
DWAI |
don’t worry about it |
DWIM |
do what I mean |
DWIMC |
do what I mean, correctly |
DWISNWID |
do what I say, not what I do |
DYJHIW |
don’t you just hate it when... |
DYK |
do you know |
E
Acronym |
Meaning |
EAK |
eating at keyboard |
EAJA |
equal access to justice act |
ED |
erectile dysfunction |
EIE |
enough is enough |
EG |
evil grin |
EMA |
eat my ass (to get someone off your back) |
EMFBI |
excuse me for butting in |
EMFJI |
excuse me for jumping in |
EMSG |
email message |
EOD |
end of discussion |
EOF |
end of file |
EOL |
end of lecture |
EOM |
end of message |
EOS |
end of story |
EOT |
end of thread |
ESAD |
eat s**t and die |
ETA |
estimated time of arrival |
ETLA |
extended three letter acronym |
EU |
european union |
EYC |
excitable, yet calm |
F
Acronym |
Meaning |
F |
female |
FA |
flight attendant |
FB |
f**k buddy |
FB |
friend with benefits |
F/F |
face to face |
F2F |
face to face |
FAA |
federal aviation administration |
FAQ |
frequently asked questions |
FAWC |
for anyone who cares |
FBI |
federal bureau of investigation (U.S.) |
FBOW |
for better or worse |
FBTW |
fine, be that way |
FCFS |
first come, first served |
FCOL |
for crying out loud |
FIFO |
first in, first out |
FIGJAM |
f**k i'm good, just ask me |
FISH |
first in, still here |
FLA |
four-letter acronym |
FMCG |
fast moving consumer goods |
FOAD |
f**k off and die |
FOAF |
friend of a friend |
FOB |
f**k off bitch |
FOC |
free of charge |
FOCL |
falling of chair laughing |
FOFL |
falling on the floor laughing |
FOS |
freedom of speech |
FOTCL |
falling of the chair laughing |
FTF |
face to face |
FTTT |
from time to time |
FTP |
file transfer protocol |
FU |
f**ked up |
FUBAR |
f**ked up beyond all recognition |
FUDFUCT |
fear, uncertainty and doubt |
FUCT |
failed under continuous testing
|
FURTB |
full up ready to burst (about hard disk drives) |
FW |
freeware |
FWIW |
for what it’s worth |
FYA |
for your amusement |
FYE |
for your entertainment |
FYEO |
for your eyes only |
FYI |
for your information |
FYIFV |
f**k you, i'm fully vested |
G
Acronym |
Meaning |
G |
grin |
G2B |
going to bed |
G&BIT |
grin & bear it |
G2G |
got to go |
G2GGS2D |
got to go get something to drink |
G2GTAC |
got to go take a crap |
G2GTAP |
got to go take a pee |
GA |
go ahead |
GA |
good afternoon |
GAAP |
generally accepted accounting principles |
GAFIA |
get away from it all |
GAL |
get a life |
GAO |
general accounting office (U.S.) |
GAS |
greetings and salutations |
GBH |
great big hug |
GBH&K |
great big huh and kisses |
GBR |
garbled beyond recovery |
GB |
god bless you |
GD&H |
grinning, ducking and hiding |
GD&R |
grinning, ducking and running |
GD&RAFAP |
grinning, ducking and running as fast as possible |
GD&REF&F |
grinning, ducking and running even further and
faster |
GD&RF |
grinning, ducking and running fast |
GD&RVF |
grinning, ducking and running very fast |
GD&W |
grin, duck and wave |
GDW |
grin, duck and wave |
GE |
good evening |
GF |
girlfriend |
GFETE |
grinning from ear to ear |
GFN |
gone for now |
GFU |
good for you |
GG |
good game |
GGU2 |
good game you two |
GIGO |
garbage in garbage out |
GJ |
good job |
GL |
good luck |
GL&GH |
good luck and good hunting |
GM |
good morning / good move / good match |
GMAB |
give me a break |
GMAO |
giggling my ass off |
GMBO |
giggling my butt off |
GMTA |
great minds think alike |
GN |
good night |
GOK |
god only knows |
GOWI |
get on with it |
GPF |
general protection fault |
GR8 |
great |
GR&D |
grinning, running and ducking |
GtG |
got to go |
GTSY |
glad to see you |
GUBU |
grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre and unprecedented |
H
Acronym |
Meaning |
H |
hug |
H/O |
hold on |
H&K |
hug and kiss |
HAK |
hug and kiss |
HAGD |
have a good day |
HAGN |
have a good night |
HAGS |
have a good summer |
HAG1 |
have a good one |
HAHA |
having a heart attack |
HAND |
have a nice day |
HB |
hug back |
HB |
hurry back |
HDYWTDT |
how do you work this dratted thing |
HF |
have fun |
HH |
holding hands |
HHIS |
hanging head in shame |
HHJK |
ha ha, just kidding |
HHOJ |
ha ha, only joking |
HHOK |
ha ha, only kidding |
HHOS |
ha ha, only seriously |
HIH |
hope it helps |
HILIACACLO |
help I lapsed into a coma and can’t log off |
HIWTH |
hate it when that happens |
HLM |
he loves me |
HMS |
home made smiley |
HMS |
hanging my self |
HMT |
here’s my try |
HMWK |
homework |
HOAS |
hold on a second |
HSIK |
how should i know |
HTH |
hope this helps |
HTHBE |
hope this has been enlightening |
HTTP |
hypertext transfer protocol |
HYLMS |
hate you like my sister |
I
Acronym |
Meaning |
IAAA |
I am an accountant |
IAAL |
I am a lawyer |
IAC |
in any case |
IC |
I see |
IAE |
in any event |
IAG |
it’s all good |
IAG |
I am gay |
IAIM |
in an Irish minute |
IANAA |
I am not an accountant |
IANAL |
I am not a lawyer |
IBN |
I’m bucked naked |
ICOCBW |
I could of course be wrong |
IDC |
I don’t care |
IDGI |
I don’t get it |
IDGARA |
I don’t give a rat’s ass |
IDGW |
in a good way |
IDI |
I doubt it |
IDK |
I don’t know |
IDTT |
I’ll drink to that |
IED |
improvised explosive device |
IFVB |
I feel very bad |
IGP |
I gotta pee |
IGTP |
I get the point |
IHTFP |
I hate this f**king place |
IHTFP |
I have truly found paradise |
IHU |
I hate you |
IHY |
I hate you |
II |
I’m impressed |
IIT |
I’m impressed too |
IIR |
if I recall |
IIRC |
if I recall correctly |
IJWTK |
I just want to know |
IJWTS |
I just want to say |
IK |
I know |
IKWUM |
I know what you mean |
ILBCNU |
I’ll be seeing you |
ILU |
I love you |
ILY |
I love you |
ILYFAE |
I love you forever and ever |
IMAO |
in my arrogant opinion |
IMFAO |
in my f***ing arrogant opinion |
IMBO |
in my bloody opinion |
IMCO |
in my considered opinion |
IME |
in my experience |
IMHO |
in my humble opinion |
IMNSHO |
in my, not so humble opinion |
IMO |
in my opinion |
IMOBO |
in my own biased opinion |
IMPOV |
in my point of view |
IMP |
I might be pregnant |
INAL |
I’m not a lawyer |
INPO |
in no particular order |
IOIT |
I’m on Irish Time |
IOW |
in other words |
IPO |
intitial public offering |
IRL |
in real life |
IRMFI |
I reply merely for information |
IRSTBO |
it really sucks the big one |
IS |
I’m sorry |
ISEN |
internet search environment number |
ISTM |
it seems to me |
ISTR |
I seem to recall |
ISWYM |
I see what you mean |
ITFA |
in the final analysis |
ITRO |
in the reality of |
ITRW |
in the real world |
ITSFWI |
if the shoe fits, wear it |
IVL |
in virtual live |
IWALY |
I will always love you |
IWBNI |
it would be nice if |
IYKWIM |
if you know what I mean |
IYSWIM |
if you see what I mean |
J
Acronym |
Meaning |
JAM |
just a minute |
JAS |
just a second |
JASE |
just another system error |
JAWS |
just another windows shell |
JIC |
just in case |
JJWY |
just joking with you |
JK |
just kidding |
J/K |
just kidding |
JMHO |
just my humble opinion |
JMO |
just my opinion |
JP |
just playing |
J/P |
just playing |
JTLYK |
just to let you know |
K
Acronym |
Meaning |
K |
OK |
K |
kiss |
KHYF |
know how you feel |
KB |
kiss back |
KIBO |
knowledge in, bullshit out |
KISS |
keep it simple sister |
KIS(S) |
keep it simple (stupid) |
KISS |
keeping it sweetly simple |
KIT |
keep in touch |
KMA |
kiss my ass |
KMB |
kiss my butt |
KMSMA |
kiss my shiny metal ass |
KOTC |
kiss on the cheek |
KOTL |
kiss on the lips |
KUTGW |
keep up the good work |
KWIM |
know what I mean? |
L
Acronym |
Meaning |
L |
laugh |
L8R |
later |
L8R G8R |
later gator |
LAB |
life’s a bitch |
LAM |
leave a message |
LAN |
local area network |
LBR |
little boys room |
LD |
long distance |
LG |
lovely greetings |
LGR |
little girls room |
LHM |
Lord help me |
LHU |
Lord help us |
LL&P |
live long & prosper |
LNK |
love and kisses |
LMA |
leave me alone |
LMABO |
laughing my ass back on |
LMAO |
laughing my ass off |
LMBO |
laughing my butt off |
LMHO |
laughing my head off |
LMFAO |
laughing my fat ass off |
LMK |
let me know |
LOL |
laughing out loud |
LOL |
lots of love |
LOL |
lots of luck |
LOLA |
laughing out loud again |
LOML |
light of my life (or love of my life) |
LOMLILY |
light of my life, I love you |
LOOL |
laughing out outrageously loud |
LSHIPMP |
laughing so hard I pissed my pants |
LSHMBB |
laughing so hard my belly is bouncing |
LSHMBH |
laughing so hard my belly hurts |
LTNS |
long time no see |
LTR |
long term relationship |
LTS |
laughing to self |
LULAS |
love you like a sister |
LUWAMH |
love you with all my heart |
LY |
love ya |
LYK |
let you know |
LYL |
love ya lots |
LYLAB |
love ya like a brother |
LYLAS |
love ya like a sister |
M
Acronym |
Meaning |
M |
male |
MB |
maybe |
MIDI |
musical instrument digital interface |
MILF |
mother (mom) i'd like to f**k |
MOTOS |
member(s) of the opposite sex |
MRI |
magnetic resonance imaging |
MYOB |
mind your own business |
M8 |
mate |
N
Acronym |
Meaning |
N |
in |
NAFTA |
North American Free Trade Agreement |
NASA |
national aeronautics and space administration (U.S.) |
NATO |
north atlantic treaty organization |
N2M |
not too much |
N/C |
not cool |
NCO |
non-commissioned officer (armed forces) or net capital outflow |
NE1 |
anyone |
NETUA |
nobody ever tells us anything |
NFI |
no fu**ing idea |
NIMBY |
not in my back yard |
NIMG |
not in my generation |
NL |
not likely |
NM |
never mind / nothing much |
N/M |
never mind / nothing much |
NMH |
not much here |
NMJC |
nothing much, just chillin’ |
NOM |
no offense meant |
NOTTOMH |
not of the top of my mind |
NOYB |
none of your business |
NOYFB |
none of your f***ing business |
NP |
no problem |
NPS |
no problem sweet(ie) |
NTA |
non-technical acronym |
N/S |
no shit |
NVM |
never mind |
O
Acronym |
Meaning |
OBTW |
oh, by the way |
OIC |
oh, I see |
OF |
on fire |
OFIS |
on floor with stitches |
OK |
agree, abbreviation of all correct |
OL |
old lady (wife, girlfriend) |
OLA |
online advertising |
OM |
old man (husband, boyfriend) |
OMG |
oh my god / gosh / goodness |
OOC |
out of character |
OT |
Off topic / other topic |
OTOH |
on the other hand |
OTTOMH |
off the top of my head |
P
Acronym |
Meaning |
PAC |
political action committee |
PAW |
parents are watching |
PDS |
please don’t shoot |
PEBCAK |
problem exists between chair and keyboard |
PHP |
hypertext preprocessor (computer scripting language) |
PLZ |
please |
PM |
private message |
PMJI |
pardon my jumping in (Another way for PMFJI) |
PMFJI |
pardon me for jumping in |
PMP |
peed my pants |
POAHF |
put on a happy face |
POOF |
I have left the chat |
POS |
parents over shoulder |
POTB |
pats on the back |
PPL |
people |
PS |
post script |
PSA |
public show of affection |
Q
Acronym |
Meaning |
Q4U |
question for you |
QSL |
reply |
QSO |
conversation |
QT |
cutie |
R
Acronym |
Meaning |
R&D |
research & development |
R&R |
rest and relaxation |
RCed |
reconnected |
RE |
hi again (same as re’s) |
RIP |
rest in peace |
ROFL |
rolling on floor laughing |
ROFLAPMP |
rolling on floor laughing and peed my pants |
ROFLMAO |
rolling on floor laughing my ass off |
ROFLOLAY |
rolling on floor laughing out loud at you |
ROFLOLTSDMC |
rolling on floor laughing out loud tears streaming
down my cheeks |
ROFLOLWTIME |
rolling on floor laughing out loud with tears in
my eyes |
ROFLOLUTS |
rolling on floor laughing out loud unable to speak |
ROTFL |
rolling on the floor laughing |
RSVP |
répondez s'il vous plaît", a french phrase that translates to "please respond |
RVD |
really very dumb |
RUTTM |
are you talking to me |
RTF |
read the FAQ |
RTFM |
read the f***ing manual |
RTSM |
read the stupid manual |
S
Acronym |
Meaning |
S2R |
send to receive |
SAM |
surface to air missle |
SAMAGAL |
stop annoying me and get a life |
SATB |
initialism for soprano, alto, tenor, bass (scoring for choruses and choirs) |
SCUBA |
self-contained underwater breathing apparatus |
SCNR |
sorry, could not resist |
SETE |
smiling ear to ear |
SH |
so hot |
SH |
same here |
SHICPMP |
so happy I could piss my pants |
SHID |
slaps head in disgust |
SHMILY |
see how much I love you |
SNAFU |
situation normal, all F***ed up |
SO |
significant other |
SOHF |
sense of humor failure |
SOHO |
small office, home office |
SOMY |
sick of me yet? |
SPAM |
stupid persons’ advertisement |
SPF |
seek professional help |
SRY |
sorry |
SSDD |
same shit different day |
STBY |
sucks to be you |
STFU |
shut the f*ck up |
STI |
stick(ing) to it |
STW |
search the web |
SWAK |
sealed with a kiss |
SWALK |
sweet, with all love, kisses |
SWL |
screaming with laughter |
SIM |
shit, it’s Monday |
SITWB |
sorry, in the wrong box |
S/U |
shut up |
SYS |
see you soon |
SYSOP |
system operator |
T
Acronym |
Meaning |
TA |
thanks again |
TACAMO |
take charge and move out (U.S. military term) |
TBA |
to be announced/advised/arranged/added |
TCO |
taken care of |
TGIF |
thank god its Friday |
THTH |
to hot to handle |
THX |
thanks |
TIA |
thanks in advance |
TIIC |
the idiots in charge |
TJM |
that’s just me |
TLA |
three-letter acronym |
T&M |
time and materials |
TMA |
take my advice |
TMI |
to much information |
TMS |
to much showing |
TNSTAAFL |
there’s no such thing as a free lunch |
TNX |
thanks |
TOH |
to other half |
TOY |
thinking of you |
TPTB |
the powers that be |
TSDMC |
tears streaming down my cheeks |
TT2T |
to tired to talk |
TTFN |
ta ta for now |
TTT |
thought that, too |
TTUL |
talk to you later |
TTYIAM |
talk to you in a minute |
TTYL |
talk to you later |
TTYLMF |
talk to you later my friend |
TU |
thank you |
TWMA |
till we meet again |
TX |
thanx |
TY |
thank you |
TYVM |
thank you very much |
U
Acronym |
Meaning |
U2 |
you too |
UAPITA |
you’re a pain in the ass |
UR |
your |
UW |
you’re welcome |
URAQT! |
you are a cutie! |
V
Acronym |
Meaning |
VALS |
values attitude and life-styles |
VAR |
value added reseller |
VBG |
very big grin |
VBS |
very big smile |
VSB |
very small business |
VLE |
very large enterprise |
W
Acronym |
Meaning |
W8 |
wait |
W8AM |
wait a minute |
WAY |
what about you |
WAY |
who are you |
WB |
welcome back |
WBS |
write back soon |
WC3 |
world wide web consortium |
WDHLM |
why doesn’t he love me |
WDYWTTA |
What Do You Want To Talk About |
WE |
whatever |
W/E |
whatever |
WFM |
works for me |
WNDITWB |
we never did it this way before |
WP |
wrong person |
WRT |
with respect to |
WTF |
what/who the F***? |
WTG |
way to go |
WTGP |
want to go private? |
WTH |
what/who the heck? |
WTMI |
way to much information |
WU |
what’s up? |
WUD |
what’s up dog? |
WUF |
where are you from? |
WUWT |
what's up with that |
WYMM |
will you marry me? |
WYSIWYG |
what you see is what you get |
WYSIWYM |
what you see is what you mean |
WYCIWYW |
what you see is what you want |
X
Acronym |
Meaning |
XML |
extensible markup language |
XTLA |
extended three letter acronym |
Y
Acronym |
Meaning |
Y |
why? |
Y2K |
you’re too kind |
YATB |
you are the best |
YAFLA |
yet another five-letter acronym or yet another five-letter abbreviation |
YBS |
you’ll be sorry |
YG |
young gentleman |
YHBBYBD |
you’d have better bet your bottom dollar |
YKYWTKM |
you know you want to kiss me |
YL |
young lady |
YL |
you ’ll live |
YM |
you mean |
YM |
young man |
YMMD |
you’ve made my day |
YMMV |
your mileage may vary |
YOB |
year of birth |
YTDB |
year to date |
YVM |
you’re very welcome |
YW |
you’re welcome |
YWIA |
you’re welcome in advance |
YWTHM |
you want to hug me |
YWTLM |
you want to love me |
YWTKM |
you want to kiss me |
YOYO |
you’re on your own |
YY4U |
two wise for you |
Z
Acronym |
Meaning |
ZBB |
zero base bugeting |
ZD |
zero defects |
ZIF |
zero insertion force or zero intermediate frequency |
ZIP |
zone improvement plan |
ZULU |
greenwich mean time |
No Letter Alpha Acronyms
Acronym |
Meaning |
? |
huh? |
?4U |
question for you |
>U |
screw you! |
/myB |
kick my boobs |
2U2 |
to you too |
2MFM |
to much for me |
4AYN |
for all you know |
4COL |
for crying out loud |
4SALE |
for sale |
4U |
for you |
=w= |
whatever |
*G* |
giggle or grin |
*H* |
hug |
*K* |
kiss |
*S* |
smile |
*T* |
tickle |
*W* |
wink |
The Acronym Finder
The Acronym Finder is a searchable database of more than abbreviations and acronyms about computers, technology, telecommunications, and the military. Over the years, the site has received numerous awards.
Acronym Finder is not a glossary of terms, web search engine, or dictionary or a thesaurus -- it is only designed to search for and expand acronyms and abbreviations.
Another good source is Abbreviations.com, where you can find definitions for acronyms and abbreviations from A to Z. Search by letter, or browse abbreviations and acronyms used by the government, doctors, scientists, and the Internet.
Systematic Buzz Phrase Generator
In 1968, Newsweek magazine published a short, but humorous article, How to Win at Wordsmanship. It described the "Systematic Buzz Phrase Projector," a concept developed by Philip Broughton, a (then) 63 year old worker in the US Public Health Service. He must have had a delightful sense of humor.
The Acronym Finder has implemented Broughton's Systematic Buzz Phrase Projector (SBPP if you like) as a fun way of not only randomly generating his buzz phrases, but also (what else?), the corresponding acronyms and abbreviations they form.
To use the SBPP, just make up a 3 digit number and then choose the numbered buzzword from each column. So, if you chose 031, you would get Integrated Reciprocal Flexibility (IRF). Try it for yourself.
Also check out The Acronym Liar...randomized and completely false acronyms at the touch of a button.
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