/ya' b*/ [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 YA-, TLA. [Jargon File]