Your most hated words!
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I really hate the words buddy and sandal. Sometimes, I feel like punching people in the face when they say them.
For some reason the way a lot of people make police a hyphenated word gets to me like they've watched The Wire too much. It's kind of become po-lease. Just go the whole hog and call them the five-oh.
I'm a bit pedantic when I see 'myriad of'. In a similar vein when people don't know whether to use 'a' or 'an' before words beginning with 'h'. I was one of the few who thought Lynne Truss was a national hero.
Excuse me whilst I go all colloquial - ee-bye-gum lad it's brass monkeys out there, get kettle on will ya?
I'm a bit pedantic when I see 'myriad of'. In a similar vein when people don't know whether to use 'a' or 'an' before words beginning with 'h'. I was one of the few who thought Lynne Truss was a national hero.
I kind of like that up north tu-ther can also be used instead of 'the other' as in 'I've lost my keys.' ' Have you looked in tuther room?'GrinningManiac said:
Excuse me whilst I go all colloquial - ee-bye-gum lad it's brass monkeys out there, get kettle on will ya?
"Leverage" has to be high the list, especially when it's used as a verb.
Leverage is what you gain by using a longer crowbar.
I heard "transition" used as a transitive verb this morning. I think he meant "transfer" but he said "transition" and it made me twitch.
How annoying I find "lol" depends on how much it's used.
May I also suggest a misuse of words that annoys me?
"Just because ... doesn't mean ... " really gets on my nerves.
For some examples: "Just because I'm standing here doesn't mean I want a lift;" "Just because you got the first point don't assume you're going to win;" "Just because you've got a degree doesn't mean you're smart."
In the first and third cases, starting with "the fact" would be correct: "The fact I'm standing here doesn't mean I want a lift." One could also say: "My standing here does not mean I want a lift."
In the second example, the two parts should be exchanged: "Don't assume you're going to win just because you got the first point."
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Leverage is what you gain by using a longer crowbar.
I heard "transition" used as a transitive verb this morning. I think he meant "transfer" but he said "transition" and it made me twitch.
How annoying I find "lol" depends on how much it's used.
May I also suggest a misuse of words that annoys me?
"Just because ... doesn't mean ... " really gets on my nerves.
For some examples: "Just because I'm standing here doesn't mean I want a lift;" "Just because you got the first point don't assume you're going to win;" "Just because you've got a degree doesn't mean you're smart."
In the first and third cases, starting with "the fact" would be correct: "The fact I'm standing here doesn't mean I want a lift." One could also say: "My standing here does not mean I want a lift."
In the second example, the two parts should be exchanged: "Don't assume you're going to win just because you got the first point."
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It's Arabic for "maggot".Miffmoff said:
Agreed, here in America kids my age swear and say "douchebag" so much that it has no meaning at all anymore. You can't really drop the f-bomb to express your anger anymore because of the American youth.Jasper Jeffs said:
But, if I had to come up with my own, I'd have to say Jew. No, not in the religious sense, because when Jewish people use the word it actually makes sense. But, again, us Americans use the word Jew as a profanity, and it annoys the hell out of me. Honestly, next time I hear someone say that, I'd be delighted to punch them in the face.
I have a cat named Random, who is my favourite cat who I speak to everyone about very frequently, so don't judge. Awww, Random, thou art so furry.Cmwissy said:
I don't hate any words, we should accept all words and allow them to live in peace. I'm just not picky.