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Acronyms
| Acronyms (form new words) | Initialisms (pronounce each letter) |
|---|---|
| NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) | FAQ (frequently asked questions) |
| laser (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) | brb (be right back) |
| POTUS (President of the United States) | idk (I don't know) |
- Is LOL an acronym or abbreviation?
- What is acronyms and examples?
- What are some popular abbreviations?
- What is a list of abbreviations called?
- Is OMG an acronym?
- Is NASA an acronym?
- What is a eponym?
- What does BTW mean sexually?
- What was the first acronym?
- What does BTH mean?
- What does BBB stand for?
- What does AFK mean?
Is LOL an acronym or abbreviation?
Lol is an acronym of laugh out loud. It can be used as an interjection and a verb. Lol is one of the most common slang terms in electronic communications. Even though it means laugh out loud, lol is mostly used to indicate smiling or slight amusement.
What is acronyms and examples?
An acronym is a word formed by abbreviating a phrase by combining certain letters of words in the phrase (often the first initial of each) into a single term. Common examples of acronyms include NASA (an acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration) and FOMO (a slang acronym for fear of missing out).
What are some popular abbreviations?
Common text abbreviations
- ROFL: Rolling on floor laughing.
- STFU: Shut the *swear word!* up.
- ICYMI: In case you missed it.
- TL;DR: Too long, didn't read.
- LMK: Let me know.
- NVM: Nevermind.
- TGIF: Thank goodness it's Friday.
- TBH: To be honest.
What is a list of abbreviations called?
An acronym is a type of abbreviation formed from the initial components of the words of a longer name or phrase, Lists of acronyms. Three-letter acronyms.
Is OMG an acronym?
OMG is an abbreviation of the expression oh my God (or oh my goodness or oh my gosh) and in the domain of text and instant messaging, social media etc, has become a popular mechanism for expressing surprise or astonishment, e.g. She's going out with Darren, OMG!
Is NASA an acronym?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was created by the National Aeronautics and Space Act in 1958.
What is a eponym?
1 : one for whom or which something is or is believed to be named. 2 : a name (as of a drug or a disease) based on or derived from an eponym.
What does BTW mean sexually?
BTW – By the way. 13. Likewise, what does 78 mean sexually? CRIMES ACT 1900 - SECT 78.
What was the first acronym?
The earliest known use of initialism is from 1844, in an article in “The Christian's Monthly Magazine and Universal Review” discussing SPQR, an abbreviation of the Latin phrase Senatus Populusque Romanus ("The Senate and People of Rome"). ... It's an acronym, that's what it is.
What does BTH mean?
BTH
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| BTH | Black Tar Heroin (narcotic drug) |
| BTH | Bottomless Trap Hole (cards) |
| BTH | Bluetooth |
| BTH | Biomass-to-Hydrogen |
What does BBB stand for?
BBB
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| BBB | Better Business Bureau |
| BBB | BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) Boot Block |
| BBB | Blood Brain Barrier |
| BBB | Beaglebone Black (open source computer) |
What does AFK mean?
AFK is an acronym that means "away from keyboard." But it's primarily meant to convey that you won't be available at your computer or device for a period of time. You can pair it with a time frame to communicate how long you will be away from your keyboard.
