| Expression | Cut down to | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| abdominal muscles | abs | |
| ad libitum | ad lib | this is a verb, meaning "to improvise" |
| advertisement | ad | |
| alligator | gator | |
| ammunition | ammo | |
| ampere | amp | |
| amplifier | amp | |
| ampoule | amp | |
| anonymous | anon | |
| apartment | apt | |
| appointment | appt | |
| as soon as possible | ayessaypee | ASAP is a word now. |
| audiences | auds |