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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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pullman paxton

A phenomenon where by two people who don’t really look alike often get mistaken for one another, like Bill Pullman and Bill Paxton.
I called him ‘Chris’ but later remembered that his name is ‘Gary’. I totally Pullman Paxton’d that one.
by kyle adamo May 10, 2005
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pansona

Spanish slang for a fat/overweight female; and even sometimes talking about a pregnant woman (typically referring to a pregnant women that doesn't know whom the father is, so its really only for a loose pregnant woman).

Male version: Panson
That pansona ate all my fries!
Look at that panson, his shirt can't cover his belly.
by txgirl1006 April 3, 2017
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pansonium

the substance found in the lungs of larger people. the grease from their bodies leaks down into their lungs. The reason they lose their breath easily and gasp or inhale awkwardly when they laugh.
i cant breath anymore dude, its all this pansonium. (Cough, Cough.)
by the mighty drip October 4, 2013
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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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Bill Paxton

1. (noun) An actor of unquestionable talent. Bill Paxton can not only light up a screen, but he also lights up our hearts. A glimpse at his face is a glimpse into heaven. Paxton's works are masterpieces, and include such brilliant films such as Twister, Aliens, Apollo 13, Titanic, Vertical Limit, and of course, Big Love. Someone with such a vast resume not only deserves our respect, but also our hearts.

2. (adjective) Used to describe someone who has mad bitches at his disposal, much like Bill Paxton does in "Big Love"
-yo Bill, you got mad hunnies, how you do it?
-I'm Bill Paxton, that's how. Now I have to jump in my rocketship and control the weather.
by Mdiggity January 2, 2008
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Parsons' law

The law stating that a piece of equipment will not work, named after physicist Nick Parsons
This Maltese cross tube isn't working, clearly it obeys Parsons' law!

This is not the way it should be, it must be Parsonic.
by Lsymms December 15, 2013
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