YABA
:YABA: /ya'b*/ n. [Cambridge] Yet Another Bloody Acronym. Whenever some
program is being named, someone invariably suggests that it be given a
name that is acronymic. The response from those with a trace of
originality is to remark ironically that the proposed name would then be
`YABA-compatible'. Also used in response to questions like "What is
WYSIWYG?" See also TLA
Jargon File Version 4.3.1, 29 JUN 2001 =
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