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apronym

Apronym, a portmanteau of apropos and acronym, is a word which, as an acronym or backronym, has a meaning related to the meaning of the words constituting the acronym or backronym; such as PLATO for "Programmed Logic for Automated Teaching Operations" alluding to Plato, the philosopher and teacher.

"Oral tradition indicates that the fish was the recognition symbol of the first Christians. The Greek word for it is ICHTYS, with the individual letters of the apronym for Iesòus Christòs Theòu Yiòs Sotèr (Jesus Christ the Son of God the Savior)."

by natalie portmanteaux July 1, 2021

bisasual

A portmanteau of business and casual.

Danny: "Yep, there's some things you just gotta see. Like those lovebirds over there. Or this guy, pulling off business and casual. Bisasual. Or me about to steal half of this guy's sub."
Guy: "Huh?"
Danny: "You better eat it fast because I'm coming."

by natalie portmanteaux December 17, 2022

abso-slut-ly

A portmanteau of absolutely and slut.

Judy: “The thing is, Alanis, it's Spring. That time of yea when I should be getting my Jude groove on. You know, lovin' and leavin', kissin' and quittin', first base and then get out of my face.”
Alanis: “I get it. You should be making out under the dock. Staying out until 10 o'clock.”
Judy: “Abso-slut-ly I should, but I am currently in a wasteland of no boy-related excitement.”

by natalie portmanteaux September 21, 2024

bougar

Bougar, a portmanteau of bobcat and cougar.

A bobcat × cougar hybrid.

Bowhunter.35: "It's called a Bougar it's a Bobcat and Cougar hybrid."

by natalie portmanteaux January 15, 2023

poontank

Poontank, a portmanteau of poontang and tank.

Mr. Garrison: "Yeah, I tell you, boys, women can kill. Poontang's expensive. That's why when it comes to chicks, I just screw 'em and leave 'em. I say, ‘Get out of my bedroom, poontank, before you suck my life dry.’"

by natalie portmanteaux June 19, 2021

fawaffle

Fawaffle, a portmanteau of falafel and waffle.

Mr. PB: "I'd feel awful if this great idea fell apart because we got distracted by something else, as we are often wont to do."
Todd: "Wait did you say feel awful or falafel?"
Mr. PB: "I said, ‘Feel awful,’ but tell me more about this falafel idea."
Todd: "Falafel or fawaffle?"
Mr. PB: "What!"

by natalie portmanteaux June 14, 2021

adventurecation

Adventurecation, a portmanteau of adventure and vacation.

Helen: "Well, I'd like that very much. What kind of restaurant is it?"
Gene: "Slop shop."
Louis: "Butt hut."
Tina: "It's nice."
Helen: "I am in."
Teddy: "Perfect! I'll go there now and wait."
Linda: "What a wonderful little adventurecation!"
Bob: "Oh, I hurt so much."

by natalie portmanteaux September 27, 2023