Examples of Apocopated Words:
Apocope is the omission of a sound or syllable from the end of a word. Here are some examples:
Common Apocopations:
* Doc for Doctor
* Prof for Professor
* Gym for Gymnasium
* Bus for Omnibus
* Ad for Advertisement
* Exam for Examination
* Lab for Laboratory
* Phone for Telephone
* Flu for Influenza
* Cap for Captain
* Lib for Library
* Math for Mathematics
* Photo for Photograph
* Piano for Pianoforte
* Rando for Random
More Specific Examples:
* Indy for Indianapolis
* Frisco for San Francisco
* The Big Apple for New York City
* The Windy City for Chicago
* The City of Angels for Los Angeles
Examples in Other Languages:
* Ciao (Italian) for Arrivederci
* Ciao (Italian) for Addio
* Salut (French) for Salutations
* Merci (French) for Merci beaucoup
Note: Apocope is often used in informal speech and writing. The use of apocopated words can be considered slang or colloquial, but it can also be a way to create a more casual or friendly tone.
This is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other examples of apocope in English and other languages. If you are interested in learning more about apocope, you can search for it on the internet or in a dictionary of etymology.