Collins defines artificial intelligence, for which AI is the now-familiar abbreviation, as “the modelling of human mental functions by computer programs”.

Source: https://www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com/word-of-the-year-from-collins-dictionaries-announced-but-is-it-a-word/

Jorts, an abbreviation for “jean shorts,” are making a huge comeback in the world of fashion.

Source: https://tumblerridgenews.com/jorts-the-ultimate-fashion-statement/

LGBTQIA+ is an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and more.

Source: https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2023/12/21/the-best-cathedral-president-akufo-addo-can-leave-ghana-is-anti-lgbtqia-law/

Molchanov said the man then started yelling about the C.C.P., an abbreviation for the Chinese Communist Party.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/u-s-news/2023/10/white-house-condemns-a-violent-crash-at-the-chinese-consulate-in-san-francisco/

Perhaps this comes down to linguistic confusion: people often assume that “trans” is an abbreviation of “transitioning”.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/may/22/i-dont-feel-like-i-was-born-into-the-wrong-body-theres-not-a-right-or-wrong-way-to-be-trans

PFAS — an abbreviation for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — were developed as coatings to protect consumer goods from stains, water and corrosion.

Source: https://ktar.com/story/5492586/military-contractor-error-caused-hawaii-toxic-foam-spill/

The pods – which got their name Sarco as an abbreviation for sarcophagus – are portable devices that can be operated by users from the inside and work by reducing internal oxygen levels.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12413791/Inventor-dubbed-Dr-Death-says-controversial-3D-printed-coffin-like-suicide-capsules-used-time-YEAR-pro-life-groups-warn-contraption-glamorizes-suicide.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490