A "backronym" is a reverse acronym where the words are chosen to fit an existing word. It's a fun and creative way to add meaning to existing terms.
May 31, 2024
[ bak-ruh-nim ] noun
an existing word turned into an acronym by creating an apt phrase whose initial letters match the word, as to help remember it or offer a theory of its origin.
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