recursive parsonym

An acronym contained within an acronym and which is the same as the original acronym.

GNU is an acronym for "GNU's Not Unix." When the derivative acronym is expanded, the original acronym is repeated indefinitely. (Computer and Information Science)

"Yeah, and then he says to me, 'Did you notice that "GNU" is a recursive parsonym?'" "Like I give a f***." "What a flake."

by dreadsocks December 17, 2007

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Alan Parson's Project

(N.) Dr. Evil's Favorite Band from the Mid-Seventies.

"Since this satelite was developed by Dr. Alan Parsons, we shall call this... The Alan Parsons Project!"

by G-Union 2 November 12, 2004

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persons

A word that, contrary to popular belief, is a real word. 'Persons' counts individuals, 'People' is more of a collective noun.

This elevators can carry 10 persons.

by LuckyTrixter October 5, 2009

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Frank Parson

A Male Piercing In Which One Large Bar Goes Through Both Nipples.

"Dude I Totally Just Got A Frank Parson To Make Me Look Like I Have Cleavage!"
"Frank Parson, My Man. Happy Birthday! Good Job!" *Claps*

by KatieKilledYourBoyfriend October 3, 2009

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the parson's gambit

In it's purest form, the parson's gambit involves nothing more than a surprise attack while a man is in the irreversible throes of digestive egress. In other words, harassing a man while he is taking a shit. As it is commonly known that once a bowel movement has begun, no power on earth can stop it. The victim will therefore be forced to endure any and all schemes and embarrassments imaginable.

Oh man, did you see the parson's gambit Todd set up in the locker room?" "No, what happened." "Eddy was minding his own business, dropping a deuce, when Todd snuck over the stall and nailed him with an air horn and that aerosol cheese. There was nothing he could do but sit there and take it until the dirty business was done." "Stone Cold.

by SenatorGreg June 6, 2011

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