noun
a word formed by combining parts of two or more words, where each part represents a letter in the new word
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The term 'LASER' is an example of an anachronym, as it was originally an acronym but is now commonly used as a word.
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LOL is an anachronym that many people use in text messages to mean 'laugh out loud.'
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BRB is an anachronym that stands for 'be right back' in online chat conversations.
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The anachronym 'FOMO' has become a popular term to describe the fear of missing out on social events.