Apocopate

Shortening a word. (usually by removing the final syllable)

Origin: Spanish language

"Grande" is apocopated to "Gran" when before a singular noun in the spanish language.

Internal Portmanteau is an example of apocopation.

by JWBPhayz June 4, 2009

apocoplies

Also, apoco-plies, apocoply, or apoco-ply.

Short for apocolypse supplies. Doesn't have to be for apocolypse, literally, just things that could end badly or something bad happen during the situation.

A-"Shit, I got caught cheating---again."
B-"Yeah, you're gonna need apocoplies and a place to hide."

A-"Damn, my little brother just got his license. Time to stock up on apocoplies and hide in the attic...again."

by Heer July 10, 2007