By the early 1920's, the term lunch wagon had given way to the classier name dining car, which was quickly shortened to diner.

The show's title was quickly shortened to Seinfeld.

The name was quickly shortened to "beaverslide."

This was quickly shortened to Hot Chocolate by Mickie Most.

Thus, the race was quickly shortened to a 4-hour timed race in order to ensure that there would be enough fuel for everyone.

The name was quickly shortened to Los Lobos.

This new team's nickname was quickly shortened to "Browns".

The siding's name was quickly shortened to Thorneside and remained in use until November 1960 when the whole line was closed due to lack of patronage.

The name was quickly shortened to kebie, from which the name Käfigturm (literally cage or jail tower) came.

The awkward name of the municipality was quickly shortened by media, residents and politicians to the informal "HRM," which is commonly heard.