A backronym [or bacronym] is a word turned into an acronym although the original word was not intended as such. This is bound to make one think of mnemonic devices used to teach children, and it is the same technique, just more often used for humorous than educational purposes. Here are 5 examples, and please feel free to add your own suggestions in the comments:
DOG: Delightful Oblong Growler
RAP: Rhythmically Aggressive Poetry
WAR: World All Ruined
FART: Flatulence After Rectal Tension
SALE: Slashing All Labels Emphatically
I don't have any proper backronyns but I do recall playing a word game (especially with vorus and shanafelt)where we invented them for various words. alot of fun nonsense really.
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