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backlon

The social media handle of Dieter Bohn, former Executive Editor at The Verge.

The arbitrary handle was coined by Bohn as "a reminder of the power of language to create both meaning and identity".
"I just followed @backlon on Twitter"
by avinayakan98 March 4, 2022
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Backronym

A backronym is an acronym constructed retrospectively to fit a word. The term was probably first used by Alan Chapman a business consultant based in Leicester England.
When used as an acronym good is actually a backronym.
by AKACroatalin April 18, 2015
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Jellyfish Backbone

Jellyfish backbone is a person who says one thing but does the opposite and blames others.
My boss has a Jellyfish backbone.
She speaks of standards and holding employees accountable for results. But, every time she has the chance to prove her statement she makes excuses and does nothing.
by Mr. Harrahs March 5, 2014
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backlog

When used referencing video games, a backlog is used to describe the pile of unplayed and/or unfinished games that a person owns.

It is another term for "stack of shame."
Due to my never ending love for Skyrim, many of the games in my backlog remain untouched.
by Zephyius October 31, 2012
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backbone of bts

Kim Namjoon aka RM is the backbone of group BTS. BTS started with him and wouldn't even exist without him. He is their backbone.
Kim Namjoon is reason why BTS exists, he is the backbone of BTS.
by rmsng May 14, 2021
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backland

The best freestyle MC ever to step onto a stage. From Baltimore, he was inducted into the 106 and Park Freestyle Friday Hall of Fame after raping the shit out of all challengers. He might be really obese, but he's more phat than fat.
Backland says:

1. "She mad ugly but a star in the bed, brush my teeth with my meat, then gargle my kids"
2. "You can't see me, homey you sound wack you should put some food in YOUR mouth and try to sound phat"
3. "Homey i would smack you but you're soft and i can't, plus it's hard to get the smell of oochie off of my hands"

The list goes on...
by Backland's Back December 31, 2005
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Backbone

Individuals who make a substantial contribution to a team/event/organisation. Without them the whole thing would fall apart.
Jay Robinson is the Backbone of 4Marketing
Perry Padina is the Backbone of FCC Paragon
by The R Rated Superstar December 19, 2013
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