10 Words You Didn’t Know Are Abbreviations

The saying English came by ship – could hold water, that is why most of Kenyans are caught unaware with some science of words. On many occasions one would just learn English in order to communicate and pass or receive a message.

But it never hurts to go behind the genesis of some words, infact it becomes more of fun and edutainment.

Below is a list of 10 words you never knew were abbreviation of English phrases.

Have fun and learn

1. COLD- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
2. PEN- Power Enriched in Nib
3. JOKE- Joy of Kids Entertainment
4. AIM- Ambition in Mind
5. CHESS- Chariot, Horse, Elephant, Soldiers
6. DATE- Day and Time Evolution
7. NEWS- North East West South
8. EAT- Energy and Taste
9. SMILE- Sweet Memories in Lips Expression
10. BYE- Be With You Everytime