Acronym Slang, Jargon, and New Words from Double-Tongued Dictionary

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BCGs n.pl. He also wore thick-framed, Army-issue glasses, an object that earned an unofficial acronym, BCGs—“birth control glasses”—for being remarkably unattractive. [English Apparel, Appearance, & Fashion Military Sex & Sexuality Acronym] [full cite] (Mar. 25, 2005)

BDLD n. Much of our social activity takes place at the dog run or daycare, and it is all too common for a large-breed dog to attack an un-neutered small dog (no matter how friendly he is). Bite wounds are frightening and can be quite costly, even if they appear minor. Some cases of BDLD (Big-Dog-Little-Dog) are deadly. [English Animals, Insects, & Birds Acronym] [full cite] (Mar. 6, 2006)

BDS n. Until now, Bush Derangement Syndrome (BDS) had generally struck people with previously compromised intellectual immune systems. [English Politics Acronym] [full cite] (Nov. 14, 2004)

BEAR n. A remote-controlled robot that will rescue injured or abducted soldiers, without putting the lives of their comrades at risk, is being developed for the US army. The 1.8-metre-tall Battlefield Extraction-Assist Robot (Bear) will be able to travel over bumpy terrain and squeeze through doorways while carrying an injured soldier in its arms. [English Military Technology Acronym] [full cite] (Nov. 2, 2007)

BF n. I have often been struck by the numbers of young men, in small towns as well as in metro cities, who say that much of their “knowledge” about sex has come from the study of what is so familiar that it has been reduced to the acronym, “BF”; which for the uninitiated means blue films. [English Entertainment Sex & Sexuality Acronym] [full cite] (Mar. 27, 2005)

BFO n. My response to Mr. Chapman and the learned elite at the American Academy: B—F—O. That acronym stands for “Blinding Flash of the Obvious.“ [English Acronym] [full cite] (Feb. 24, 2006)

BHAG n. “Let’s drive for 6.5” reminds workers that a $6.5 million bonus pool hinges on the company meeting its latest sales goal. In CDW parlance, the sales target is a “BHAG”—short for Big, Hairy, Aggressive Goal—or periodic “stretch” goal. [English Acronym] [full cite] (Jun. 6, 2005)

BHM n. Advertisements typically describe events as being for BBW’s (Big Beautiful Women) and BHM’s (Big Handsome Men), but many of those involved simply call themselves fat. [English Acronym] [full cite] (Jun. 24, 2005)

BIRG-ing n. There is a phenomenon referred to as BIRG-ing or Basking in the Reflected Glow and the BIRG-ing could lead fans and viewers of the Superbowl to undertake purchase behaviors leading up to the Superbowl. [ Class Acronym Language English Subject Sports & Recreation] [full cite] (Oct. 13, 2005)

BL n. Other examples of their specialized vocabulary include “yaoi” and “boizu rabu” (i.e., boy’s love, sometimes abbreviated BL). Yaoi applies when the progagonist in a manga or novel makes a reappearance in a spin-off or sequel. BL refers to an original work. [English-derived Japanese Acronym] [full cite] (Jul. 2, 2005)

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