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crapronym 

an acronym (series of letters that represents multiple words that are frequently used together) that ignores a word or uses a letter other than the first in a word, so that it may sound better. A crapronym may also use a commonly ignored word such an article.
Acronym: nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) - uses every word
Crapronym: selection of ligands by exponential enrichment (SELEX) - uses both "e" and "x" from "exponential' and ignores "enrichment"
crapronym by Pennsylvania Fatts June 23, 2009
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Rapronym 

When a rapper or MC takes a commonly used word or phrase and turns it into an acronym.
Lil' Wayne: "I'm about to go H.A.M. In the booth son."
Producer: "Da fuq you mean?"
Lil' Wayne: "Hard as a mutha fucka."
(Random white guy janitor): "Damn rapronyms"
Lil' Wayne: "Look at this machine gun kelly lookin' ass trying to sound smart... Gonna go extra H.A.M. On his ass!"
Rapronym by Nick&Wendy November 3, 2013
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craponomy 

The science of classification of turds, according to a predetermined system with the resulting catalog used to provide the conceptual framework for discussion and ANALysis.
We need to refer to the published guidlines for craponomy
craponomy by diana gibson July 21, 2004

chacronym 

The preferred linguistic term for an abbreviation or acronym used in chatting, texting, message boards and the like.

Chacronym examples: BRB (Be Right Back), FWIW (For What It's Worth), THX (Thanks).
To me, BRB is a few nonsensical letters, evidently this chacronym means 'Be Right Back'.
chacronym by magnummagnifico May 22, 2016

Chatronym 

Acronyms typically found in chat rooms or instant messenger usage. Some people use these acronyms in normal speach, causing them to look like complete idiots (ie a person SAYING lol in exchange for laughing)
lol: laughing out loud
omg: oh my gosh
stfu: shut the f*ck up
Chatronym by Jason Thomas May 26, 2004
A company, but in a crappy way.
I worked for this crapony for five years and never received a pay raise.
crapony by markp93 September 27, 2006
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anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
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square grouper

Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
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"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

"Hey Sally, you want to hang out this weekend?"
"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
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