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Abbreviation consisting of initial letters of a phrase
An acronym is an abbreviation formed using the initial letters of a multi-word name or phrase. Acronyms are often spelled with the initial letter of each
Acronym
American political organization
Acronym (styled ACRONYM) is an American 501(c)(4) non-profit corporation, co-founded by Tara McGowan and Michael Dubin in 2017. The organization is one
Acronym_(organization)
Acronym whose expansion includes a copy of itself
A recursive acronym is an acronym that refers to itself, and appears most frequently in computer programming. The term was first used in print in 1979
Recursive_acronym
Acronym for trans-exclusionary radical feminist
TERF (/tɜːrf/) is an acronym for trans-exclusionary radical feminist. First recorded in 2008, the term TERF was originally used to distinguish transgender-inclusive
TERF_(acronym)
Abbreviation consisting of three letters
A three-letter acronym (TLA), or three-letter abbreviation is, as the phrase suggests, an abbreviation consisting of three letters. The term has a special
Three-letter_acronym
List of acronyms: 0–9 List of acronyms: A List of acronyms: B List of acronyms: C List of acronyms: D List of acronyms: E List of acronyms: F List of
Lists_of_acronyms
Acronym invented to fit an existing word
as an acronym and expands its letters into the words of a phrase, and so is effectively an acrostic. The word is a portmanteau of back and acronym. Backronyms
Backronym
Acronym redundantly coupled with its word(s)
that make up an acronym in conjunction with the abbreviated form. This means, in effect, repeating one or more words from the acronym. For example: PIN
RAS_syndrome
Online dictionary and database of abbreviations
Acronym Finder (AF) is a free, online, searchable dictionary and database of abbreviations (acronyms, initialisms, and others) and their meanings. The
Acronym_Finder
women of color. Lists of acronyms LGBT slang Sometimes LGBTTQQPFAGIBDSM or GLBTQQFAGPBDSM "Civilities, What does the acronym LGBTQ stand for?". The Washington
List_of_LGBTQ_acronyms
Shortened form of a word or phrase
any method including shortening, contraction, initialism (which includes acronym), or crasis. An abbreviation may be a shortened form of a word, usually
Abbreviation
Core group of ancient Hebrew scriptures
archaeology but many traditional accounts debated or questioned. Tanakh is an acronym derived from the first Hebrew letter of each of the Masoretic Text's three
Hebrew_Bible
Family lifestyle
"DINK" is an acronym that stands for double income, no kids or dual income, no kids, referring to couples who are voluntarily childless. It describes
DINK
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends . For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced as if it were a word
List_of_acronyms:_0–9
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer
MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+? Canadian acronym sparks online frenzy". Newsweek. April 2026. Retrieved 2 May 2026. "No, Canada hasn't updated the LGBTQ+ acronym to MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+"
LGBTQ_(term)
Basic operations of a computer database
Update and Delete. The acronym CRUD refers to the major operations which are implemented by databases. Each letter in the acronym can be mapped to a standard
Create, read, update and delete
Create,_read,_update_and_delete
American animated musical-comedy television series
all-animal government organization named O.W.C.A. ("Organization Without a Cool Acronym"). His usual objective is to defeat the latest scheme of Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz
Phineas_and_Ferb
Mnemonic, giving criteria to guide in the setting of objectives
SMART is a mnemonic acronym used to establish criteria for goals and objectives that are specific, measurable, assignable, realistic, and time-bound.
SMART_criteria
Acronym for a common strategy of abusers
DARVO (an acronym for "Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender") is a reaction that perpetrators of wrongdoing, such as abusers, narcissists, or sexual
DARVO
below lists information technology initialisms and acronyms in common and current usage. These acronyms are used to discuss LAN, internet, WAN, routing and
List of information technology initialisms
List_of_information_technology_initialisms
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter C. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_C
This is a compilation of initialisms and acronyms commonly used in astronomy. Most are drawn from professional astronomy, and are used quite frequently
List_of_astronomy_acronyms
Acronyms that begin with the letter A
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter A. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_A
American media franchise
the Universe (sometimes referred to as He-Man or She-Ra, or under the acronym MOTU) is an American sword and planet media franchise created by Mattel
Masters_of_the_Universe
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter J. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_J
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter E. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_E
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter Z. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_Z
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter Y. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_Y
Military acronym slang
is an acronym that is widely used to stand for the sarcastic expression "Situation normal: all fucked up". It is an example of military acronym slang
SNAFU
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter L. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_L
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter S. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_S
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter X. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_X
This is a list of computing and IT acronyms, initialisms and abbreviations. 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z See also References
List of computing and IT abbreviations
List_of_computing_and_IT_abbreviations
neither good nor bad. bet Agreeing to something; yes; okay; sure. bffr Acronym for "be fucking for real". big back a person with excessive eating habits
Glossary_of_2020s_slang
Anti-police acronym
ACAB, an acronym for all cops are bastards, is a political slogan associated with those opposed to the police and commonly expressed as a catchphrase
ACAB
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter W. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_W
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter T. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_T
Object-oriented programming design principles
object-oriented programming and functional programming, SOLID is a mnemonic acronym for five principles intended to make source code more understandable, flexible
SOLID
Overview of abbreviations in Hebrew language
organizations, places, people and concepts known by their abbreviations. Acronyms in Hebrew use a special punctuation mark called gershayim (״). This mark
Hebrew_abbreviations
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter P. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_P
Not in my backyard
appeals, and contact media to gain public support for their case. The acronym first appeared in a February 1979 newspaper article in Virginia's Daily
NIMBY
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter M. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_M
Operating system kernel designed as a replacement for Unix
primary architect of the Hurd described the name as a mutually recursive acronym: It's time [to] explain the meaning of "Hurd". "Hurd" stands for "Hird
GNU_Hurd
List of aviation mnemonics Avionics Glossary of Russian and USSR aviation acronyms Glossary of gliding and soaring Appendix:Glossary of aviation, aerospace
List of aviation, avionics, aerospace and aeronautical abbreviations
List_of_aviation,_avionics,_aerospace_and_aeronautical_abbreviations
geographic acronyms and initialisms. That is, it's a list of the names of cities, towns, lakes, and other geographic places that are derived from acronyms. Acronyms
List of geographic acronyms and initialisms
List_of_geographic_acronyms_and_initialisms
This is a list of acronyms in the Philippines. They are widely used in different sectors of Philippine society. Often acronyms are utilized to shorten
List of acronyms in the Philippines
List_of_acronyms_in_the_Philippines
Internet slang
LOL, or lol, is an acronym for "laughing out loud", and a popular element of Internet slang, which can be used to indicate amusement. It was first used
LOL
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter R. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_R
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter F. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_F
Acronym for rainbow colors
ROYGBIV is an acronym for the sequence of hues commonly described as making up a rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. There
ROYGBIV
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter B. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_B
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter H. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_H
Romantic comedy-drama television series
Friday" An acronym for "To Be Honest" An acronym for "Bring Your Own Bottle" Acronym for "Today I Learned" Acronym for "Let's Fucking Go" Acronym for "Situation
XO,_Kitty
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter K. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_K
Fashion retailer
Group, which includes H&M, Other Stories, Monki, and Arket. Its name is an acronym for “Collection Of Style.” The brand retails contemporary minimalist clothing
COS_(fashion_brand)
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter G. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_G
List of initialisms, acronyms ("words made from parts of other words, pronounceable"), and other abbreviations used by the government and the military
List of U.S. government and military acronyms
List_of_U.S._government_and_military_acronyms
Acronyms are very commonly used in healthcare settings. They are formed from the lead letters of words relating to medications, organisations, procedures
Acronyms_in_healthcare
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter N. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_N
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter O. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_O
Acronym concerning alcohol (or marijuana)
BYOB or BYO is an initialism and acronym concerning wine ("bring your own bottle"), liquor ("bring your own booze"), beer ("bring your own beer"), or
BYOB
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter V. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_V
Acronym for a common web hosting solution
stack model has largely interchangeable components. Each letter in the acronym stands for one of its four open-source building blocks Linux for the operating
LAMP_(software_bundle)
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter U. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_U
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter Q. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_Q
Part of speech that connects two words, sentences, phrases, or clauses
or sentences) of equal syntactic importance. In English, the mnemonic acronym FANBOYS can be used to remember the most commonly used coordinators: for
Conjunction_(grammar)
British peace activist
and expert on nuclear disarmament. She is the director and founder of Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy as well as a co-founding strategist
Rebecca_Johnson_(activist)
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter I. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_I
Linguistic dispute
an acronym for the Graphics Interchange Format, has been disputed since the 1990s. Popularly rendered in English as a one-syllable word, the acronym is
Pronunciation_of_GIF
Esoteric programming language
The Compiler Language With No Pronounceable Acronym (INTERCAL) is an esoteric programming language that was created as a parody by Don Woods and James
INTERCAL
Slang terms and languages used on the Internet
abbreviations in texting, instant messaging, and social networking websites. Acronyms, keyboard symbols, and abbreviations are common types of Internet slang
Internet_slang
Experimental aircraft
Construction is proceeding and flight tests are to start in 2027. The acronym CRANE refers to a DARPA programme called Control of Revolutionary Aircraft
Aurora_X-65_CRANE
O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Latin abbreviations Prescription abbreviations Acronyms in healthcare Abbreviations for medical organisations and personnel Abbreviations
List of medical abbreviations: F
List_of_medical_abbreviations:_F
Family of operating systems for IBM PC compatibles
platform-independent acronym for disk operating system, whose use predates the IBM PC. Dozens of other operating systems also use the acronym, beginning with
DOS
Aramaic-language expression used by Orthodox Jews
romanized: bəsiyyaʿtāʾ dišmayyāʾ) is a phrase meaning 'with the help of Heaven'. The acronym בס״ד (BS"D) has become a popular term among Orthodox Jews, reproduced at
Besiyata_Dishmaya
First World War military force
with the British expeditionary force in Mesopotamia in 1916–1917. The acronym was not inclusive. One formation that had troops assigned from both Australia
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
Australian_and_New_Zealand_Army_Corps
Winners of the four main US performing art awards
EGOT is an acronym for the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards, referring to all four of the major performing art awards in the United States. These
EGOT
Russian aviation acronyms
These glossaries of acronyms and initials are used for aero-engines and aircraft equipment by the Russian Federation and formerly the USSR. The Latin-alphabet
Glossary of Russian and USSR aviation acronyms
Glossary_of_Russian_and_USSR_aviation_acronyms
Personal correspondence code used by servicemen
World War II postal acronyms were first used to convey messages between servicemen and their sweethearts back home. They were usually written on the back
World_War_II_postal_acronyms
Acronym for process of disposition of pharmaceutical compounds
ADME is the four-letter abbreviation (acronym) for absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, and is mainly used in fields such as pharmacokinetics
ADME
Marvel (2019). The Strategic Operations Command Center, also known by its acronym SOCC, was a special task force led by Thaddeus Ross in order to hunt down
Teams and organizations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Teams_and_organizations_of_the_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe
The oil and gas industry uses many acronyms and abbreviations. This list is meant for indicative purposes only and should not be relied upon for anything
List of abbreviations in oil and gas exploration and production
List_of_abbreviations_in_oil_and_gas_exploration_and_production
for use by the M&S community. This article contains a list of terms and acronyms, based on the original DoD 5000.59-M and information related to the update
Glossary of military modeling and simulation
Glossary_of_military_modeling_and_simulation
Mother considered sexually attractive
MILF (/mɪlf/, as if read as "milf") is an acronym that stands for "mother I'd like to fuck". This abbreviation is usually used in colloquial English instead
MILF
FOAK is an acronym for First of a Kind. It is used in engineering economics where the first item or generation of items using a new technology or design
FOAK
Online artist collective
which was an acronym for "Operative Term is Stimulate". The title SITO is merely a reversal of OTIS and is not officially an acronym, though some playful
SITO_(artist_collective)
companies are listed by their full name followed by the short form, or common acronym, if any, in parentheses. The country the company is based in, if the information
List of modern armament manufacturers
List_of_modern_armament_manufacturers
List of abbreviations, acronyms and initials related to military subjects such as modern armor, artillery, infantry, and weapons, along with their definitions
Glossary of military abbreviations
Glossary_of_military_abbreviations
Largest technology companies in India
Gartner coined the acronym SWITCH, to refer to the six largest Indian IT companies Satyam, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Cognizant and HCL. This acronym and the term
Big_Tech_(India)
Colloquial military terminology used by military personnel
military acronyms List of U.S. Air Force acronyms and expressions List of U.S. Marine Corps acronyms and expressions List of U.S. Navy acronyms and expressions
Military_slang
Unofficial grouping and acronym for three universities in South Korea
SNU Yonsei KU SKY is an unofficial grouping and acronym for the three most prestigious and academically competitive universities located in Seoul, South
SKY_(universities)
United States Army process
doctrine, conducted below the battalion level. MADACAP - A mnemonic or acronym for remembering and implementing the military planning process. Receive
Military Decision Making Process
Military_Decision_Making_Process
Group of single-celled organisms
Amoebozoa (which together form Amorphea). The term Obazoa is based on the OBA acronym for Opisthokonta, Breviatea, and Apusomonadidae, the group's three constituent
Obazoa
This list contains acronyms, initialisms, and pseudo-blends that begin with the letter D. For the purposes of this list: acronym = an abbreviation pronounced
List_of_acronyms:_D
it both as a word alone and as a part of the acronym Recursive acronym: an acronym that has the acronym itself as one of its components Acrostic: a writing
List_of_forms_of_wordplay
Messaging protocol for web services
SOAP (originally an acronym for Simple Object Access Protocol) is a messaging protocol specification for exchanging structured information in the implementation
SOAP
1967 radical feminist manifesto by Valerie Solanas
for Cutting Up Men)". Solanas objected, insisting that SCUM was not an acronym, although the longer title appeared in a Village Voice ad she had written
SCUM_Manifesto
Topics referred to by the same term
Montréal), a former regional government in Quebec from 1970 to 2001 A humorous acronym for Canada, the United States, and Mexico Antonio José de Sucre Airport
Cum
Basketball team in Maryland, United States
men's 3-on-3 basketball team based in Baltimore, Maryland (using the DMV acronym that stands for the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia) that plays
DMV_Trilogy
Answers to common questions on a topic
of a topic that are important, often unknown or misunderstood. It is an acronym that expands to "frequently asked question" or "frequently asked questions"
FAQ
ACRONYM
ACRONYM
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from Gaelic and Welsh bran ‘raven’.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : Hebrew acronym consisting of ben-rabi ‘son of’ + the initials of some personal name (for example Nachman, Nahum, Nathan).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Marsh.Americanized spelling of German Masch.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : unexplained; possibly an acronymic name.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived beside a stream, from northern Middle English bekke ‘stream’ (Old Norse bekkr).English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from any of various places in northern France, for example Bec Hellouin in Eure, named with Old Norman French bec ‘stream’, from the same Old Norse root as in 1.English : probably a nickname for someone with a prominent nose, from Middle English beke ‘beak (of a bird)’ (Old French bec).English : metonymic occupational name for a maker, seller, or user of mattocks or pickaxes, from Old English becca. In some cases the name may represent a survival of an Old English byname derived from this word.German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : occupational name for a baker, a cognate of Baker, from (older) South German beck, West Yiddish bek. Some Jewish bearers of the name claim that it is an acronym of Hebrew ben-kedoshim ‘son of martyrs’, i.e. a name taken by one whose parents had been martyred for being Jews.North German : topographic name for someone who lived by a stream, from Low German Beke ‘stream’. Compare the High German form Bach 1.Scandinavian : habitational name for someone from a farmstead named Bekk, Bæk, or Bäck, or a topographic name for someone who lived by a stream.
Surname or Lastname
English, Scottish, and North German
English, Scottish, and North German : variant of Brook.English, Scottish, and Scandinavian : nickname for a person supposedly resembling a badger, Middle English broc(k) (Old English brocc) and Danish brok (a word of Celtic origin; compare Welsh broch, Cornish brogh, Irish broc). In the Middle Ages badgers were regarded as unpleasant creatures.English : nickname from Old French broque, brock ‘young stag’.Dutch : from a personal name, a short form of Brockaert .South German : nickname for a stout and strong man from Middle High German brocke ‘lump’, ‘piece’.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : probably an acronymic family name from Jewish Aramaic bar- or Hebrew ben- ‘son of’, and the first letter of each part of a Yiddish double male personal name. Compare Brill.Jewish (from Poland) : habitational name from Brok, a place in Poland.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English asche ‘ash tree’ (Old English æsc), hence a topographic name for someone living by an ash tree or a habitational name from any of the many places in southern and central England named with this word (Derbyshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Herefordshire, Kent, Surrey, Shropshire, Somerset, and elsewhere).In New England, Ash is commonly found for French Dufresne, with the same meaning.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : from an acronym for Yiddish AltSHul (see Altschul) or AyznSHtot (see Eisenstadt).
Surname or Lastname
English, German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic)
English, German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : metonymic occupational name for a maker of sacks or bags, from Old English sacc, Middle High German sack, German Sack ‘sack’. Bahlow also suggests someone who carried sacks.German : topographic from Middle High German sack ‘sack’, ‘end of a valley or area of cultivation’.Dutch : from a reduced form of the personal name Zacharias.Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : from an acronym of the Hebrew phrase Zera Keshodim ‘Seed of the Holy’ (referring to martyred ancestors), or from a short form of the personal name Isaac.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Bream 2.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : acronymic surname from Hebrew ben rabi ‘son of …’, and the first letter of each part of a Yiddish double male personal name. See also Brill.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Brill in Buckinghamshire, named with the Celtic element bre- ‘hill’ + Old English hyll also ‘hill’.North German and Dutch : habitational name from any of various places in northwestern Germany and the Netherlands named Brill, from Middle Low German brūl, bröil ‘wet lowland’. Compare German Bruehl.German : from Middle Low German brill ‘eyeglasses’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of spectacles or perhaps a nickname for someone who wore them.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : acronymic surname from Hebrew ben rabi ‘son of …’ and the first letter of each part of a Yiddish double male personal name, most likely Yude (Juda) Leyb. Many Ashkenazic family names beginning with Br- and Bar- are probably of acronymic origin, but without detailed evidence from family histories it is impossible to specify the personal name from which each is derived.
ACRONYM
ACRONYM
Male
Native American
Native American Sioux name CHANKOOWASHTAY means "good road."
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, British, English
Gallant
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Worshipper
Female
Hebrew
(מֵ×ִירָה) Feminine form of Hebrew Meir, MEIRA means "giving light."
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Possessing High Intelligence
Male
Dutch
, treasure master, or, jasper.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Kahlima | கஹà¯à®²à¯€à®®à®¾à®‚
The Goddess form Kali ma
Girl/Female
Tamil
Aware, Enlightened one
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Wife of Sage Marichi
Girl/Female
Muslim
Owner of the new house
ACRONYM
ACRONYM
ACRONYM
ACRONYM
ACRONYM