gentry hoffman's definitions

acronism

an abbreviated form of a set of words, that form being comprised of a combination of both an initialism(s) and acronym(s)

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is both an initialism (J+P..) and an acronym (.."PEG"), therefore it is an acronism.

by Gentry Hoffman March 20, 2008

disgushing

adj - a contemptuous expression borne of disgust in the presence of group gushings

"Keith's friends would not stop talking about Vampire Weekend. It was a truly disgushing experience

by Gentry Hoffman April 7, 2008

twinvy

Noun;Verb. When one twin is envious of the other twins perceived success or ability.

Chris had a bad case of twinvy because his brother Sal was so successful.

by gentry hoffman July 2, 2007