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Simply, "speaking in, or the language of, acronyms", including the abbreviated jargon of the particular subculture in which the acronymns develop. This results in different kinds of acronese, just like there are different languages. There are also unspoken rules of form in each subculture. So, in the IT world, TLA is a "Three Letter Acronym", but FLA is not a "Four Letter Acronym". That is too obvious, and would violate the unspoken rule that IT people are to look down and intimidate all other lesser mortals as inferior beings. So, XTLA is the proper form, an "Extended Three Letter Acronymn".
In computing acronese, the "IT Ten T" translates as "Moronic User Error". It is written as "ID10T!"
In the early acronese of letter-writing, LOL meant "lots of love". In acronese of social text messaging, it means "Laugh out Loud!" PIMP LOL means, "Pee in my pants laughing out loud!"
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noun. The language formed as a fusion of Nerdanian and Geekish that results in speaking in acronyms.
An example of Acronese: "Will someone pass me that 2 TB EIDE for the SMTP server, please?"
acronese by Luciftias January 29, 2012
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Acronesia 

The act of temporarily forgetting an acronym, and needing to look it up, or ask a friend what it stands for.
"What's SMH again? Darn it, I KNOW THIS. I guess I'm having another fit of acronesia..."
Acronesia by thefoldrock April 9, 2012

Acroneese 

A language commonly found wherever the written or spoken word is found. It transcends many cultures, languages, and writings. It is a high-level usage of acronyms as part of regular conversation or writing to those versed in what the acronyms mean. It can be commonly found in companies or research areas where the amount of wording to talk in plain English would totally exhaust the amount of paper available or the amount of listening or speaking anyone could endure.
Example
Instant messaging uses Acroneese to a great degree. If you are not aware of the meanings, it sounds like a foreign language or one from another planet. If Acroneese was not used here, texting minutes would go exponential compared to where is is now.

If you ever watch some medical shows depicting emergency room situations,Acroneese is a part of the language used.

acronesia 

complete or partial loss of memory of the words represented by an acronym.
"ESPN stands for, uh, something Sports something Network. I've got acronesia!"

Acronise 

When you develop acronyms from everything you say
I am a smart person
Therefore I acronise by saying iaasp
Acronise by Phoenix2015 February 2, 2018

acronesthesia

Irregular over- sensitization to an agent spread on appendages topically.
Acronesthesia occurs when topic lidocaine sprays are applied.
acronesthesia by Maya Poo March 22, 2020
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1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
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Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
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pajama casual 

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We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
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