A Pertinent Re-interpretation Of Normality Yielding More Sense
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| NICK (2) | Nefarious Individual - Clearly Kleptomaniacal |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Names:First names:Male People & Relationships:Law & Order:Criminals |
| NICK (3) | Niche Is Computer Knowledge |
Angela Brett, on a Mac-fixing Nick she knows. Names:First names:Male |
| NICK BOTTOM | Normally Innately Calm & Kind, Becomes Over-The-Top Overacting Maniac |
Tony McCoy O'Grady, referring to the character in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Art & Literature:Shakespearean Plays:A Midsummer Night's Dream |
| NICKEL | Nominally In Coinage, Keeps Everything Light |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Science:Chemistry:Elements |
| NICOLA | Not Idle, Capable Of Living Adventures |
Jan Morgan Names:First names:Female |
| NICOLE | Not Idle, Capable Of Learned Enlightenment |
Jan Morgan Names:First names:Female |
| NICOTINE | Now I'm Coughing Often, The Industry Needs Ending! |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Drugs:Tobacco |
| NICURAGUA | Narcotics In Central USA - Remote Areas Grow Untold Amounts. |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Places:Countries |
| NIGER | Nuclear Items Generate External Revenue. |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Places:Countries |
| NIGERIA | Numerous Indigenous Groupings... Embittered Rivalry Is Abounding. |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Places:Countries |
| NIGHTMARE | Now I'm Gloomy - Horton's Toilets Mean A Restless Evening! |
Tony McCoy O'Grady (referring to TIM HORTON'S) Food & Drink:Food Outlets |
| NIHILIST | "Nothing" Is Hedonistic, Invitingly Loathsome, Inherently Suicidal, Truthful |
imposed Religion |
| NIKE | Naturally Incurs Kudos Everywhere |
Rico Leffanta Religion:Greek Gods & Goddesses |
| NIMBUS | Now I Must Bring Umbrella - Shoot! |
Angela Brett Science:Meteorology |
| NIMBUS (2) | Nothing Is More Beautiful - Undoubtedly Saintly! |
Patricia Rix Religion |
| NIMBUS (3) | "Newest Is Magnificent" Broomstick Users Swear |
Tony McCoy O'Grady (re: Harry Potter) Art & Literature |
| NINCOMPOOP | No Interest, No Charge On Making Purchase... Organise Optimal Payments |
Angela Brett (see SHOVE OFF) Words & Wordplay:Rudeness:Rude Advertising Slogans |
| NINE | Nine = Increment (Number Eight) |
Charles H. Montgomery, Jr. Science:Mathematics:Numbers |
| NINETALES | Neonatally, It Never Exhibits Two Appendages. Later, End Splits. |
Angela Brett (Ninetales is Pokemon #38) Computers:Games:Game Characters:Pokemon |
| NINETEEN | Nineteen = Increment (Natural Eighteen). Twenty Evidently Exceeds Nineteen. |
Charles H. Montgomery, Jr. Science:Mathematics:Numbers |
| NINJA | Night Individual Needs Judo Agility |
Jan Morgan Sports & Recreation:Martial Arts |
| NIPPLES | Naked Independent Pandering Protuberances Launching Enthusiastic Suckling |
Rico Leffanta Science:Biology:Body Parts |
| NISSAN | Nippy, If Somewhat Small And Noisy |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Transport:Car Makes & Models |
| NIT | Non International Traveler |
Charter Member Charter Members Chris and Timmy traveled the world surfing exotic and often dangerous places. We had some friends that were afraid to leave their home surf breaks, So we just call them NITs People & Relationships:Insults Sports & Recreation:Travel |
| NITES | Nites Involving Tossing/Turning Eliminated / Surely! |
Charles H. Montgomery, Jr. Time Sports & Recreation:Relaxation |
| NITWIT | Niece/Nephew In The Wife's Irrevocable Trust |
Rico Leffanta People & Relationships:Insults People & Relationships:Family |
| NITWIT (2) | Nobody, I Think, Whom I'd Treasure |
Tony McCoy O'Grady People & Relationships:Insults |
| NO | Not Ordinarily |
Steve Keate, after being asked if he had anything better to do than acronymise. Communication:Yesses And Noes |
| NO (2) | Not Once! |
Angela Brett Communication:Yesses And Noes |
| NO (3) | Not Oui. |
Roger Williams Communication:Yesses And Noes |
| NO (4) | Not Optional |
Jan Morgan Communication:Yesses And Noes |
| NOAH | Negotiated Original "Animal House" |
Roger Williams Names:First names:Male Religion Science:Biology:Animals |
| NOASAURUS | North Of Argentina, Scientists Amazingly Uncovered Remains Uniquely Saurian |
Sean Lamb - The Noasaurus was discovered in the northern region of Argentina; it's claws featured a unique lifting tendon. I had originally thought of using 'Some Archaeologist' for the SA portion, but an archaeologist studies past human life, and not generally animal life. Science:Biology:Animals:Dinosaurs |
| NOEL | Nativity Of Earth's Lord |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Time:Special Occasions:Christmas |
| NO ICED COFFEE | Never! Oh, I'm Crying! Excluding Delicious Caffeinated Option For Fun's Extremely Evil! |
Angela Brett, on finding that the university cafe had several flavours of Wave flavoured milk but not ICED COFFEE. Food & Drink:Drinks |
| NO ICED COFFEE (2) | Nicest Option Isn't Cached, Espressolike Drink Category's Omitted, Fourth Flavour's Evidently Exhausted. |
Angela Brett ('Fourth Flavour' refers to the fact that they had three other flavours of Wave.) Food & Drink:Drinks |
| NOKIA PHONE | Next Of Kin Is Alerted Promptly, Hearing Over Network Ethereal. |
Angela Brett Communication |
| NOLA | No Other Love, Anytime! |
Rico Leffanta Names:First names:Female |
| NO LONGER IN BUSINESS | "No-One Left, Offices Now Gone, Everyone's Redundant, It's Now Bankrupt." (Usual Speechwriter Is Now Employed Somewhere Solvent.) |
Angela Brett Commerce |
| NONA | No One Needs Advocates |
Rico Leffanta Religion:Roman Gods & Goddesses |
| NON-DIET | Nutrition Of Normal Daily Intake - Eschew Tables |
Angela Brett (referring to nutritional information tables and the more specific 'calorie counters') Food & Drink |
| NONE LEFT | Numbers Of New Extinctions Leave Environmentalists Feeling Terrified. |
Angela Brett Science:Biology |
| NONI | Nitwits Opened New Industry |
Angela Brett - As I understand it, the noni was just a weed until somebody decided to convince health nuts that it must be good for you because it tastes bad. Food & Drink |
| NON-U | Nerds Of Nottingham University |
Tony McCoy O'Grady (see UNITS) Education:University of Nottingham School of Community Health Sciences IT Subgroup |
| NO OFFENCE | Not Offering Objectional Feelings For Expressions. No Calumny Expressed |
TMcCO'G People & Relationships |
| NOOKIE | Now One's Offed Knickers, Intercourse Ensues |
Tony McCoy O'Grady People & Relationships:Love & Lust |
| NO REST | Nodded Off, Ruining Expansion... Superfluous Typing. |
Angela Brett, when Tony said that he must have nodded off when he added an extra P word to the 'ROSES ARE RED...' expansion - see PURPPLE. Words & Wordplay:Acronyms about Acronyms |
| NORMA BAKER | Naughty Ostentatious Romantic Maiden Arranged Boobs And Kissed Especially Robustly |
Rico Leffanta (Norma Baker is better known as Marylin Monroe) Names:Famous people:Actors & Actresses:Little known real names |
| NORMAL | Not Outstanding - Really Mundane And Lacklustre |
Angela Brett Assorted Adjectives |
| NORTH | Now Often Related To 'High' |
Angela Brett Places:Positions & Directions |
| NORTH CAROLINA | Nervous Orville Recorded True History Crafted Airplane Riding Over Land In Noble Achievement |
Jan Morgan - the Wright brothers Places:States & Regions |
| NORTH DAKOTA | Nature's Oddest Region, Temperatures Harsh, Drastic, A Kaleidoscopic Original Twisted Area |
Jan Morgan - Rocks are twisted & Colorful (kaleidoscopic) Places:States & Regions |
| NORTHERN LIGHT | Nightly Observance, Rays Tints Have Each Ring Naturally Living In Great Hues. Tremendous |
Jan Morgan Science:Astronomy |
| NORTH KOREA | Never Officially Revoked, The Hostilities Killed Off Revenue Earning Activities. |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Places:Countries |
| NORWAY | Numerous Oil-Rich Wells Active Yearlong. |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Places:Countries |
| NOSE | Not Only Supporting Eyewear |
Steve Keate and Angela Brett Science:Biology:Body Parts |
| NOSE (2) | Number One Sinus Exhaust |
Steve Keate and Angela Brett Science:Biology:Body Parts |
| NOSE (3) | Neat Orifice, Sniffing Everywhere |
Eric Bridgstock Science:Biology:Body Parts |
| NO SEX RELATION | No Orgasms? Some Extremely Xerantic Regions Enflame Lingam - At That I'm Off Nookie |
Tony McCoy O'Grady, when someone searched for that phrase on the Acronyms website. People & Relationships:Love & Lust |
| NOSEY PARKER | Neighbourhood's Own "See-Everything" - You Probe All Recreational Kids - Eliciting Responses |
TMcCO'G - Recalling a local woman who, in his childhood, 'interrogated' the kids playing on the street for family news/gossip. People & Relationships:Personality Traits |
| NOSTRIL | Need Olfactory Sense To Revel In Lilies |
Angela Brett Science:Biology:Body Parts |
| NO STRINGS ATTACHED | Not One Single Thread Remains... It's Now Gone Smooth And That's Terrible, As Cords Held Extra Delight |
Angela Brett, who can't think exactly what kind of item is worse with no strings attached, but there must be something. Whatever was the person who searched for this term thinking of? ;) Assorted Phrases |
| NOT ANOTHER PROJECT | Now One Tries Again. Needing Only To Have Efficient Research, & Properly Realised Objectives, Jointly Ensuring Client's Thrilled. |
TMcCO'G - thinking of agencies who respond to client's demands by splitting employees into teams to compete in solving the 'project'. People & Relationships:The Workforce |
| NOTARY | Not One To Assign Rights Yet. |
Sean Lamb People & Relationships:Law & Order:Occupations |
| NOTATION | Nun Of The Above Tests Idiotic Observations Neurotically |
Rico Leffanta, who explains: To pass exams, Americans don't need to know the subject, just randomly choose between A, B, C, D, or None of the above. Nun of the Above is my jeu des mots for "Lady Luck". A notation is representative signs or symbols. Communication |
| NOT BAD AT ALL | Nigh-On The Best Acronym... Do Another, Tony! Angela's Lack Lustre :( |
Angela Brett, in response to ACRONYMS (8) Words & Wordplay:Acronyms about Acronyms |
| NOTHING MUCH | No One Thing Has Importance Now. Guest May Unexpectedly Cause Happiness |
Tedium McCoy O'Boredom Assorted Phrases |
| NOTION | Navigates Own Thought Ideas On Necessities |
Jan Morgan People & Relationships:Thoughts |
| NOVELL | Now Our Venture Entirely Loves Linux |
Sean Lamb (Novell announced that it will purchase SuSE Linux for (US)$210M on Nov 4 2003) Commerce:Companies Computers:Linux |
| NOVEMBER (2) | Notions Of Violent Events, Monster Bonfires Evoke Reminiscences |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Time:Months |
| NOW | No Obvious Waiting |
Angela Brett Time |
| NOW (2) | No Onerous Waiting! |
Angela Brett Time |
| NOW (3) | Near Oriented "When" |
Gavin Lambert Time |
| NOX | Never Operates Xerography |
Rico Leffanta Religion:Roman Gods & Goddesses |
| NSARRAY | NSObjects Stored Are Retained/ Released Automatically - Yay! |
Angela Brett (see http://developer.apple.com/techpubs/macosx/Cocoa/Reference/Foundation/ObjC_classic/Classes/NSArray.html) Computers:Programming:Cocoa:Foundation Classes |
| NSARRAY (2) | Numerically Sorted, Appropriate Records Readily Are Yours |
Angela Brett (see http://developer.apple.com/techpubs/macosx/Cocoa/Reference/Foundation/ObjC_classic/Classes/NSArray.html) Computers:Programming:Cocoa:Foundation Classes |
| NSDICTIONARY | Nest Several, Datasource! It's Convenient To Inform OutlineView Now, And Return Yarely. |
Angela Brett (see http://developer.apple.com/techpubs/macosx/Cocoa/Reference/Foundation/ObjC_classic/Classes/NSDictionary.html and http://developer.apple.com/techpubs/macosx/Cocoa/Reference/ApplicationKit/ObjC_classic/Classes/NSOutlineView.html) Computers:Programming:Cocoa:Foundation Classes |
| NSDICTIONARY (2) | Name Strings Denote Instances. Collection Takes In Objects, Named And Readily Yours |
Rob Rix and Angela Brett (see http://developer.apple.com/techpubs/macosx/Cocoa/Reference/Foundation/ObjC_classic/Classes/NSDictionary.html) Computers:Programming:Cocoa:Foundation Classes |
| NSNOTIFICATION | Need Several Nearby Objects To Indirectly Function In Coalition? Announce The Information On NSNotificationCenter. |
Angela Brett (see http://developer.apple.com/techpubs/macosx/Cocoa/Reference/Foundation/ObjC_classic/Classes/NSNotification.html) Computers:Programming:Cocoa:Foundation Classes |
| NSSET | No Specific Start / End Things |
Angela Brett (see http://developer.apple.com/techpubs/macosx/Cocoa/Reference/Foundation/ObjC_classic/Classes/NSSet.html) Computers:Programming:Cocoa:Foundation Classes |
| NSSET (2) | Never Stores Something Extra Times |
Angela Brett (see NSSET) Computers:Programming:Cocoa:Foundation Classes |
| NSSET (3) | Non-Singletons Shouldn't Exist There |
Angela Brett (see NSSET) Computers:Programming:Cocoa:Foundation Classes |
| NSSET (4) | Never Stores Same Element Twice |
Angela Brett (see NSSET) Computers:Programming:Cocoa:Foundation Classes |
| NSSTRING | Neatly Stores Some Text - Remember, It's Nothing Graphical. |
Angela Brett (NSString is a Cocoa class for storing text strings, without any attributes such as font or size - see http://developer.apple.com/techpubs/macosx/Cocoa/Reference/Foundation/ObjC_classic/Classes/NSString.html) Computers:Programming:Cocoa:Foundation Classes |
| NSVIEW | Nearly Simplest Visual Interface Element. Wonderful! |
Angela Brett (see http://developer.apple.com/techpubs/macosx/Cocoa/Reference/ApplicationKit/ObjC_classic/Classes/NSView.html) Computers:Programming:Cocoa:Application Kit Classes |
| NTFS | Not Trustworthy, Format Soon! |
Kuroneko, discussing the correct expansion of NTFS, which usually stands for New Technology File System. Re-expansions of existing acronyms Computers:Windows |
| NTFS (2) | Never The File Saved |
Chaironeko, discussing the correct expansion of NTFS, which usually stands for New Technology File System. Re-expansions of existing acronyms Computers:Windows |
| NUDE BEACH | Not Undressing Demands Explanation, Bodies Expose Ass-Cheeks Heavenwards |
Tony McCoy O'Grady, responding to Angela's 'nude genitals' element regarding a crab Places:Waterways |
| NUDIST | Nakedness Usually Doesn't Involve Sexual Thoughts. |
Angela Brett People & Relationships |
| NUMBERS (3) | Numb! Useless! My Brain Exudes Real Stupidity! |
Charles H. Montgomery, Jr. Science:Mathematics:Numbers |
| NUMISMATICS | Not Unexpectedly, Many Individuals Spend Much Amusement Time In Coin Study. |
Roger Williams Sports & Recreation |
| NUN | Not Usually Naughty |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Religion:Religious Occupations |
| NUNS | Never Use Nasty 'Spletives |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Religion:Religious Occupations |
| NURSE | Not Unrespected Retainer - She's Earthy |
Tony McCoy O'Grady, referring to the character in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Art & Literature:Shakespearean Plays:Romeo and Juliet |
| NURSEMAID | Nanny Using Responsible System Exploring Mental Aptitude In Dumbbells |
Rico Leffanta Science:Biology:Healthcare:Healthcare Occupations |
| NUTHOUSE | Never Underestimate The Happy, Organised, Urban Spouse's Evening! |
Rico Leffanta People & Relationships |
| NUTS | Not Usually Totally Sane |
Angela Brett Science:Biology:Healthcare:Ailments:Mental Illness |
| NUTS! | Not Undertaking This Surrender! |
Roger Williams - Gen. Anthony McAuliffe (101st Airborne Division) replied "Nuts" to a German surrender demand during the Battle of the Bulge in WWII. History |
| NUTS (3) | Nestled Underneath Trouser Snake |
Angela Brett Science:Biology:Body Parts |
| NUTTERS | Not Unlikely To Try Expanding Ridiculous Stuff |
Angela Brett, because that's what we acronymaniacs are. People & Relationships:Insults |
| NYBSTER | Not You, But Short-Trip-Elevator-Rider |
Tony McCoy O'Grady (Nybster is defined in 'The Meaning of Liff' by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd as meaning, 'Sort of person who takes the lift to travel one floor.') Words & Wordplay:Liffs |
| NYLON | Never Yet Laddered? Oh No! |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Household Objects:Clothing:Underwear |
| NYLON (2) | Need Your Lunch? Order Now! |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Household Objects:Threads & Fabric:Edible(?) |
| NYLON (3) | Not Yummy - Lots Of Nausea. |
Angela Brett Household Objects:Threads & Fabric:Edible(?) |
| NYLONS | Nice Young Lady Of Night's Stockings |
Angela Brett Household Objects:Clothing:Underwear |
| NYM | No Youthful Mastermind |
Tony McCoy O'Grady, referring to the character in Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor Art & Literature:Shakespearean Plays:The Merry Wives of Windsor |
| NYMBLE MINDED | Now You're Mentally Bubbling - Let's Enjoy Mentally Inventing 'Nyms - Delightful Expansions Delivered. |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Words & Wordplay:Acronyms about Acronyms |
| NYMFORMANIA | Numerous? Yes - My Frequency Of Referring Means Abbreviated Name In Addresses |
Tony -- I have a bookmark for this Forum among my browser's addresses. As the site name is too long I shortened it to 'NymFor' and then _saw_ the connection with my favourite mania :-) Words & Wordplay:Made Up Words Communication:Acronyms Forums |
| NYMPH | Nature: Young Maiden Personifies Her |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Art & Literature:Myths & Legends:Mythical Creatures |
| NYS | Negative Yes Statement |
Tony McCoy O'Grady Communication:Yesses And Noes |
| NYSTATIN | New York Streptomyces Treats A Thrush Infection Now. |
Angela Brett Drugs |
| NZ | 'Nother Zone |
Jeff Anonymous, noticing that in New Zealand's timezone it was already Halloween. Re-expansions of existing acronyms Places:Countries |
| NZ ACRONYMS | Now Zey're Apronyms! Creatively Rearranged Original Name, Yet Meaning Similar. |
Gavin Lambert Words & Wordplay:Acronyms about Acronyms Places:Countries |
| previous apronyms beginning with N |