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Backronym 

A backronym is an acronym constructed retrospectively to fit a word. The term was probably first used by Alan Chapman a business consultant based in Leicester England.
When used as an acronym good is actually a backronym.
Backronym by AKACroatalin April 18, 2015

Jellyfish Backbone 

Jellyfish backbone is a person who says one thing but does the opposite and blames others.
My boss has a Jellyfish backbone.
She speaks of standards and holding employees accountable for results. But, every time she has the chance to prove her statement she makes excuses and does nothing.

Backsnapper 

An expression used when one encounters physical or mental pain.
When Geno was pushing the heavy furniture up the stairs, his back was slouched down and could hardly breathe; It seemed like a "backsnapper."

"OH FUAK! He's getting backsnapped!"
Backsnapper by 'tomis' May 24, 2012

backbone of bts 

Kim Namjoon aka RM is the backbone of group BTS. BTS started with him and wouldn't even exist without him. He is their backbone.
Kim Namjoon is reason why BTS exists, he is the backbone of BTS.
backbone of bts by rmsng May 14, 2021

Backbone 

Individuals who make a substantial contribution to a team/event/organisation. Without them the whole thing would fall apart.
Jay Robinson is the Backbone of 4Marketing
Perry Padina is the Backbone of FCC Paragon
Backbone by The R Rated Superstar December 19, 2013

backsound 

The high-pitched nasal sound that is heard by non-Americans while one American speaks loudly in the background, generally heard when traveling through a beautiful place far, far away from the U.S. (such as Italy). Generally though, for some inexplicable reason there is always backsound.
and suddenly the backsound is heard "oh my, guard. this is just like Nhew Yorrk"
backsound by romano.za July 22, 2009