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backronym

Syllabification: (back·ro·nym)
Pronunciation: /ˈbakrəˌnim/
Definition of backronym

noun

  • a fanciful expansion of an existing acronym or word, such as “port out, starboard home” for posh.

Origin:

blend of back and acronym

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