In case it’s been a minute since English class — guilty — an acronym is a word formed from the first letters of each word in a phrase. Think ER = Emergency Room, or PDA = Public Display of Affection.
Ever hear an acronym so often it just…stops feeling like an acronym? Your brain files it under “regular word” and moves on. That was me with SCUBA. Turns out — it’s an acronym. Wild, right? I found this out today, which apparently means I’m not the grown-ass adult I thought I was. Sure, I can cook and do my taxes, but this SCUBA revelation…it had me shame-eating ice cream. I’m blaming it on the whole “living in Toronto, nowhere near the ocean” thing.
So, whether you’re a SCUBA instructor or someone who couldn’t tell me what ASAP actually stands for, it’s time to put your acronym skills to the test. Here’s the deal: I’ll give you a common acronym, and you tell me what it means. That’s it. Easy. LFG!!
How’d you do? LMK in the comments — and be honest: Which acronym did you have no idea was FR an acronym? Anyone else in the dark about SCUBA? NGL, a few of these were news to me, too, so you’re in good company. LOL. (I know, I know…I’m going way overboard with the acronyms. I’ll GTFO!)
