OMG Acronyms are Awesome Trivia Quiz

Answer: BRB

"BRB" stands for "Be Right Back," and can also stand for "Bath Room Break". "BRB" is also the ISO International Organization for Standardization Country Code for Barbados, located in the Caribbean Sea. "SOS" can stand for "Save our Ship", "Secretary of State", or "Survivors of Suicide". "COW" stands for the food "Cream of Wheat", and "WRT" stands for "with respect to".

*Note: "BRB" is actually an initialism, since the letters are pronounced individually rather than as a word.

Answer: rugby

"RFU" stands for the Rugby Football Union, which is in charge of all the rugby clubs in England. It was first made in 1871, and since constructing the rules for the game, it has overseen the hiring and instructing of players and officials.

*Note: "RFU" is actually an initialism, since the letters are pronounced individually rather than as a word.

Answer: Greatest of All Time

The title of "Greatest of All Time" is still very much up in the air, and many argue that Pete Sampras, Bjorn Borg, Rod Laver, and maybe even Rafael Nadal deserve the title more than Federer. Only time will tell!

Answer: Gentleman Only Ladies Forbidden

This urban legend has mostly been circulated through the internet, but it is definitely false. The term for golf probably derives from the Dutch word 'kolf', meaning 'club' or 'bat', though the game was actually created in Scotland.

Answer: Central Intelligence Agency

The CIA is an independent agency, not directly subject to the scrutiny of the American people. It is responsible for coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence abroad. The agency was dramatized in J.J. Abram's television series "Alias" (2001-2006).

*Note: "CIA" is actually an initialism, since the letters are pronounced individually rather than as a word.

Answer: Absent Without Leave

The term AWOL is derived from the military. A person has 'Gone AWOL' when he or she is absent from his or her post. Though many people believe that AWOL describes deserters, this is actually untrue; AWOL specifically classifies a person who is absent, but has no intention of desertion.

Answer: Best Friends Forever

The term "Best Friends Forever" was also used as an episode title for the 129th episode of "South Park," which aired on March 30, 2005.

*Note: "BFF" is actually an initialism, since the letters are pronounced individually rather than as a word.

Answer: World Health Organization

Besides assisting nations, the "WHO" also conducts research into why health-related issues occur in developing nations. On December 7, 2012, the "WHO" revealed that 80% of deaths in China are due to non-communicable diseases. Because of these findings, the Chinese government has been prompted to fund programs teaching the Chinese to reduce habits such as smoking.

If the letters are pronounced individually, this would be considered an initialism rather than an acronym.

Answer: Fitness Improvement Training

According to the Obesity Society, obesity is the "most prevalent, fatal, chronic, relapsing disorder of the 21st century," and the number of Americans affected by it has only increased since 1960. Participate in "FIT" to stay active and healthy!

Answer: Forget It

If you ever do "FI", check out www.acronymfinder.com for all your acronym-finding needs.

*Note: "FI" is actually an initialism, since the letters are pronounced individually rather than as a word.