Acronym Dependent Organization (A.D.O.): Any small or large organization (private, public, or voluntary) that regularly uses acronyms to describe any organizational structures, products, or activities in an attempt to increase efficiency and clarity but often with the opposite effect. Often used ironically to denote overuse of acronyms by offending organization.
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a.D.O.R. stands for "A Distant Open Relationship"
It has multiple meanings, as it sounds like "A Door" and "Adore", each of which are relevant to the meaning (an opening that can be open or closed, and lavishing attention on something)
Somewhere between a friends with benefits and an open relationship with a boyfriend/girlfriend, a.D.O.R. is someone you have a romantic relationship with frequently but not exclusively. The "Distance" can be either as a result of a desire for independence or geographic distance that allows for coupling outside the relationship but doesn't weaken the passion of your interludes with that one person, similar to polyamory.
Differs from open relationships in that partners are not technically dating and isn't a friend with benefits because you are more passionate/romantic than is typical of that definition.
It has multiple meanings, as it sounds like "A Door" and "Adore", each of which are relevant to the meaning (an opening that can be open or closed, and lavishing attention on something)
Somewhere between a friends with benefits and an open relationship with a boyfriend/girlfriend, a.D.O.R. is someone you have a romantic relationship with frequently but not exclusively. The "Distance" can be either as a result of a desire for independence or geographic distance that allows for coupling outside the relationship but doesn't weaken the passion of your interludes with that one person, similar to polyamory.
Differs from open relationships in that partners are not technically dating and isn't a friend with benefits because you are more passionate/romantic than is typical of that definition.
Gary: "I don't get it, you guys have awesome passion for each other, get along great why don't you just call it what it is?"
Al: "I do, we're a.D.O.R. We do what we want, and when we come together, it's amazing."
Al: "I do, we're a.D.O.R. We do what we want, and when we come together, it's amazing."
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Get the a.D.O.R. mug.The doctor diagnosed her with A.D.O.L.S. Instead of having Attention Deficit Disorder, she has Attention Deficicit.. Oh Look, Shiny!
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Other: no you are a.d.o.r.a.b.l.e
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Them: thank you
Other: no you are a.d.o.r.a.b.l.e
Amazing
Dreamy
One of a kind
Real
Beautiful
Loving
Excepting
Them: thank you
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Similar to ADD, A.D.O.S is triggered by the individual in question abruptly stopping any activity or conversation at the sight of a squirrel.
Similar to ADD, A.D.O.S is triggered by the individual in question abruptly stopping any activity or conversation at the sight of a squirrel.
Boyfriend - "So what movie do you want to watch later on?"
Girlfriend - "I really don't ca..OH, SQUIRREL!"
(Sporadic dancing, babbling, and sparkling eyes)
Boyfriend - "We're going to get you checked for A.D.O.S before we do anything else."
(Continued dancing, babbling, and sparkling eyes)
Girlfriend - "I really don't ca..OH, SQUIRREL!"
(Sporadic dancing, babbling, and sparkling eyes)
Boyfriend - "We're going to get you checked for A.D.O.S before we do anything else."
(Continued dancing, babbling, and sparkling eyes)
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Person 1: "Hey, do you know what B.A.D.O.A.K. is?"
Person 2: "Its this really cool organisation that I pledged my allegiance to and--"
Person 1: "Woah, woah, woah... the only thing I pledge my allegiance to is The Lord!"
Person 2: "Why am I friends with you again?"
Person 2: "Its this really cool organisation that I pledged my allegiance to and--"
Person 1: "Woah, woah, woah... the only thing I pledge my allegiance to is The Lord!"
Person 2: "Why am I friends with you again?"
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