Munches
Nipple
Anywho...so annoying.
Sarge
Quote from: MN Dave on April 05, 2010, 07:18:12 AM
Munches
Nipple
What do you have against munching on nipples?
Words I hate:
Pear
-ism.
Mollycoddle.
Penis
*Munches nip... er, popcorn*
Ginormous
I was like so.......
Mike
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 05, 2010, 07:23:15 AM
Anywho...so annoying.
Sarge
I haven't heard that one much since I moved south (and even then, not from Southerners).
Shoot (as a poor substitute word)!
Shorty, exclusively used by singers and people trying to be hip, always sounds condescending. $:)
Pimple
Very close to "nipple".
What about dimple Dave? ;D
Narcolepsy
C*nt
Pussy
:D
I hate the word 'hate'. It so destructively hateful to the thinker, I hate to think what it does to some people. Hatred is such a messy business. I don't hate much except the idea of 'hate' and 'hatred'. The whole idea of hating someone or something is so hateful. Hate. What a monstrously destructive word.
Hate it. >:(
megabucks
slippy (for 'slippery')
"backordered"
Most of the words on here (http://www.theofficelife.com/business-jargon-dictionary-A.html).
Basically... >:(
Preowned
Mike
Quote from: Szykniej on April 05, 2010, 12:12:38 PM
"backordered"
(http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/SoLoSMiLeYS1/cheesy.gif)
Quote from: sospiro on April 05, 2010, 12:13:29 PM
Most of the words on here (http://www.theofficelife.com/business-jargon-dictionary-A.html).
Basically... >:(
Oh, and thanks for reminding me: "pro-active"
fetus
gifting
enervate
squab
puke
hiatus
Cheez Whiz
bespoke
Quote from: Szykniej on April 05, 2010, 12:12:38 PM
"backordered"
let me add to that "delay" and all netflixites will cringe (I'm sure someone will add "*-ites" the list) ;D at the phrase "long wait". Heck with it, I hate the word "wait". ;D
methinks
Oooh, I love "methinks". 0:)
Quote from: MN Dave on April 05, 2010, 03:02:46 PM
Oooh, I love "methinks". 0:)
Methinks I am, therefore I am, methinks ...
Quote from: MN Dave on April 05, 2010, 03:02:46 PM
Oooh, I love "methinks". 0:)
IMO, there are very few words one can use to sound more like a big doofus than "methinks." No offense intended if it is a regular part of your vocabulary, Dave; in which case I'm sure you're an exception.
8)
Quote from: Keemun on April 05, 2010, 05:48:47 PM
IMO, there are very few words one can use to sound more like a big doofus than "methinks."
Forsooth, methinks there be many! (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/SoLoSMiLeYS1/tongue.gif)
Gadzooks!
Mortified..as in, 'I was absolutely mortified!.'
Mike
Guestimate.
A guess is an estimation, an estimate a guess: what more do you need?
Quote from: Keemun on April 05, 2010, 05:48:47 PM
IMO, there are very few words one can use to sound more like a big doofus than "methinks." No offense intended if it is a regular part of your vocabulary, Dave; in which case I'm sure you're an exception.
8)
I only use it on message boards. 0:)
My wife thinks it's funny when I say, "Indeed."
Quote from: Ten thumbs on April 06, 2010, 02:20:42 AM
Guestimate.
A guess is an estimation, an estimate a guess: what more do you need?
Hear, hear!
Of.
When used immediately after should, could or would. But I only notice this usage within the Web.
Come to think of it, I hate the use of the word "sure" as a one word reply. Most of the time it is used inappropriately and a better, clearer alternative exists.
Quote from: Opus106 on April 06, 2010, 08:22:44 AM
Of.
When used immediately after should, could or would. But I only notice this usage within the Web.
Which is to say, when have was meant. Of for have is a barbarism . . . we ought to of taken that to the Grumble ; )
Acumen. I just hate that word.
Acura
Quote from: Opus106 on April 06, 2010, 08:22:44 AM
Of.
When used immediately after should, could or would. But I only notice this usage within the Web.
And in Cormac McCarthy novels!
Quote from: springrite on April 06, 2010, 08:36:13 AM
Come to think of it, I hate the use of the word "sure" as a one word reply. Most of the time it is used inappropriately and a better, clearer alternative exists.
Sure. I can see that.
fetid
interface
aficionado
"Essentially" at the beginning of every statement. >:(
Nasturtiums
Tobogganing
Anything that's politically correct and/or euphemistic.
Tiger
Woods
Obamacare.
On top of that, it just sounds idiotic.
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 06, 2010, 08:47:35 AM
Which is to say, when have was meant. Of for have is a barbarism . . . we ought to of taken that to the Grumble ; )
How do you know they are not saying "should've"?
Quote from: david johnson on April 07, 2010, 01:00:56 AM
How do you know they are not saying "should've"?
He should've known...
Quote from: david johnson on April 07, 2010, 01:00:56 AM
How do you know they are not saying "should've"?
As I said, it's only in the web that I encounter this usage, and it's all text. All of whom who use it, of course, mean
have/*'ve. I agree with Karl that this peeve
ought to of been recorded in Cato's thread, but I hate
of for resembling
have in speech (to some people at least). ;D
Quote from: sospiro on April 06, 2010, 08:49:30 PM
?
I hesitate to ask why!
Purely sonic reasons, not horticultural : )
Quote from: Opus106 on April 07, 2010, 03:12:53 AM
As I said, it's only in the web that I encounter this usage, and it's all text. All of whom who use it, of course, mean have/*'ve. I agree with Karl that this peeve ought to of been recorded in Cato's thread, but I hate of for resembling have in speech (to some people at least). ;D
No worries, there is often thread overlap : ) Quote from: david johnson on April 07, 2010, 01:00:56 AM
How do you know they are not saying "should've"?
In speech, that is what one presupposes. The error emerges in writing, of course.
mouthwatering
gobsmacked
lay, lie, lain, laid >:(
glitz
"pleasant"
We were the last year to have Jim and Judy readers in Grade One, switched to Dick and Jane in Grade Two. They lived in Pleasantville, which struck me as a modern hell where one would die of boredom. "Pleasant" is a word which to me reeks of sanctimonious niceness, a Unitarian vision of Paradise.
second thought: maybe it's not the word I hate, it's the inoffensive boredom that I would describe that way.
plump
stool (especially when used as a euphemism)
egg-cream
brussels sprouts
tasty
wasps
yams
ASAP (pronounced "ay-saap")
(this is sounding like some bizarre word-association game.)
Any word invented or popularized by the media, especially politically-related titles (regardless of affiliation) and celebrity couple nicknames. Here are some examples:
Obamacare
Teabaggers
Birthers
Snowmageddon
Snowpocalypse
TomKat
Eclectic, as in "I have eclectic taste". ::)
I hate some of those words people use to start paragraphs when they don't know how to start a paragraph:
Thus,
As a result,
Therefore,
In light of
Consequently,
And I also hate "it is [insert adjective] to."
Quote from: Keemun on April 05, 2010, 02:41:46 PM
methinks
Methinks a Cupid I shall play!
(http://www.411mania.com/siteimages/tobias_funke_28645.jpg)
Issues.
The word 'nice' is wet!
Mike
Vajazzle (I mean, ew!)
Sick (meaning good)
Grow (as in grow the business)
fan
proactive
This one really makes me grind my teeth;
Socialise
.....as used in the following context.
We need to socialise this idea.
We need to consider how best to socilaise the contents of this policy.
GGGGRRRRRRRAAAA!
Mike
statistics. It always makes me sound like I have a stammer.
corollary. Awkward sounding in American English. The British pronunciation rolls off the tongue rather nicely, though.
Issue(s), when substituted for conflict(s) or problem(s).
Quote from: listener on April 14, 2010, 09:52:17 PM
"pleasant"
We were the last year to have Jim and Judy readers in Grade One, switched to Dick and Jane in Grade Two. They lived in Pleasantville, which struck me as a modern hell where one would die of boredom. "Pleasant" is a word which to me reeks of sanctimonious niceness, a Unitarian vision of Paradise.
second thought: maybe it's not the word I hate, it's the inoffensive boredom that I would describe that way.
It is
pleasant of you to be so unpleasant.
Thus, and
as a result of this, I will not look at this thread anymore,
in light of the things being said.
Consequently, the
corollary of this thread presents me with so many
issues, that
my eclectic taste hath been offended, and any
glitz it once offered offered is now
brussels sprouts. People who post here are nothing but
teabaggers and
plump wasps, nice and
tasy when eaten with
yams A S A P.
I am now going to
stool...
Quote from: imperfection on April 06, 2010, 09:56:27 PM
Anything that's politically correct and/or euphemistic.
Ditto. There's a bit by George Carlin where he names every single word in the PC vocabulary. Quite amusing.
prenup
guacamole (even worse, when food service folks shorten it to "GWAHCK" — blech)
"at the end of the day" tacked onto statements by politicians, a frequent intruder on blab shows
"disclaimer" stated or implied as in "radiation levels increased by 1000% but (disclaimer) no danger to human health at this time....
Quote from: zamyrabyrd on March 28, 2011, 11:31:27 AM
"at the end of the day" tacked onto statements by politicians, a frequent intruder on blab shows
http://www.youtube.com/v/48HUdzoKiPA
Quote from: Corey on March 28, 2011, 11:52:45 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/48HUdzoKiPA
But who was the father? ? ? ?
:o ??? :o
(at the end of the day?)
Quote from: Szykneij on March 28, 2011, 12:30:37 PM
But who was the father? ? ? ?
:o ??? :o
(at the end of the day?)
favorite part:
"At the end of May..."
*uncomfortable silence*
Like used instead of um or er on every tenth word.
Dumb as in "you're dumb", meaning stupid, there are those who cannot speak, and are properly referred to as "dumb", but the other use of the word now sounds like they're stupid as well.
Shucks what the hell! :o
Pants! especially as a soft swear word.
Booger as something that comes out of your nose :-\
I'll list some more if i can think of any.
Ha, ha, I didn't know I picked a winner!!! (In the youtube clip, "day" sounds like "die" to an American.)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/debates/3394545/Oxford-compiles-list-of-top-ten-irritating-phrases.html
These were compiled by the Oxford University Corpus. (I wonder if "exploding a myth" got in there. I find the use of "corpus" fairly quaint. Also I find "with all due respect" fairly useful.)
The top ten most irritating phrases:
1 - At the end of the day
2 - Fairly unique
3 - I personally
4 - At this moment in time
5 - With all due respect
6 - Absolutely
7 - It's a nightmare
8 - Shouldn't of
9 - 24/7
10 - It's not rocket science
Reflexive repetition of the phrase whether it be.
"Make no mistake!"
"Let's be clear!" or "Let me be clear!"
Uttered often by a certain politician these days who keeps making mistakes and who should actually embrace clarity now and then! 0:)
But he should avoid embracing Clare! 8)
"Debacle" grates the tympanum, although at certain ironic times it might be appropriate.
"App" for application needs a stake driven through its p-p! :o
Quote from: Cato on March 29, 2011, 06:58:30 AM
"Make no mistake!"
Yes, this is particularly annoying to me as well. Bush Jr. was especially found of it. ;D
Quote from: Il Conte Rodolfo on March 29, 2011, 07:01:27 AM
Yes, this is particularly annoying to me as well. Bush Jr. was especially fond of it. ;D
It has become a tic for politicians across the board, local and national.
In my Latin classes, we talked about the "Imperial Plural" today in reference to a story about Domitian.
I was reminded of Richard Nixon, who at times referred to himself in the third person.
e.g. "You won't have Dick Nixon to kick around any more!"
How annoying is that? ;D
Since when did 'going forward' mean 'in the future' ?
I'm not the only one (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7453584.stm)
Quote from: Cato on March 29, 2011, 08:57:00 AM
It has become a tic for politicians across the board, local and national.
In my Latin classes, we talked about the "Imperial Plural" today in reference to a story about Domitian.
I was reminded of Richard Nixon, who at times referred to himself in the third person.
e.g. "You won't have Dick Nixon to kick around any more!"
How annoying is that? ;D
Bob Dole provided comedians with lots of material by doing that.
Quote from: Cato on March 29, 2011, 08:57:00 AM
In my Latin classes, we talked about the "Imperial Plural" today in reference to a story about Domitian.
I was reminded of Richard Nixon, who at times referred to himself in the third person.
e.g. "You won't have Dick Nixon to kick around any more!"
How annoying is that? ;D
As a former Florestan / Eusebius split personality, I can testify that it is sometimes confusing. I mean: boy, did I really want to say / post that? Not quite, but since I did say it, then it must be someone else than my current personality. ;D
Quote from: Il Conte Rodolfo on March 29, 2011, 10:41:29 AM
As a former Florestan / Eusebius split personality, I can testify that it is sometimes confusing. I mean: boy, did I really want to say / post that? Not quite, but since I did say it, then it must be someone else than my current personality. ;D
Florestan / Eusebius are some of the best names to have, if you subscribe to schizophrenia's advantages. :D
My subscription has never run out! 0:)
From here on in
Is this somehow different from 'From here on out'?
Why not simply 'From here on'? or perhaps better 'From now on'.
"Pimp" as in "writers pimping their work."
You object to the noun being verbed?
Quote from: Apollon on March 30, 2011, 11:13:51 AM
You object to the noun being verbed?
It happens all the time...
http://grammar.about.com/od/grammarfaq/f/verbingfaq.htm
In a single work day, we might head a task force, eye an opportunity, nose around for good ideas, mouth a greeting, elbow an opponent, strong-arm a colleague, shoulder the blame, stomach a loss, and finally hand in our resignation. What we're doing with all those body parts is called verbing--using nouns (or occasionally other parts of speech) as verbs.
Verbing is a time-honored way of coining new words out of old ones, the etymological process of conversion (or functional shifting). Sometimes it's also a kind of word play (anthimeria), as in Shakespeare's King Richard the Second when the Duke of York says, "Grace me no grace, and uncle me no uncles."Example: I have never been
prenupped, nor ever intend to be!!!
ZB
Quote from: Szykneij on March 28, 2011, 12:30:37 PM
But who was the father? ? ? ?
:o ??? :o
(at the end of the day?)
Give him until the
end of the weekor at least the
end of the month...
But not only syntactically, you object to the tone? Excellent, excellent.
Quote from: Apollon on March 30, 2011, 12:16:52 PM
But not only syntactically, you object to the tone? Excellent, excellent.
Indeed.
People who say that someone 'died on me' - as if the person's sole motivation was to cause them the maximum inconvenience.
Quote from: vandermolen on March 30, 2011, 01:56:58 PM
People who say that someone 'died on me' - as if the person's sole motivation was to cause them the maximum inconvenience.
Unless, of course, they mean it literally as in the case, for example, of Errol Flynn's wife ... :o
hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia = the fear of long words! :o
yes it really is a real word!.
Tea Party
Libtard
Just for a change some rather nice words I have recently come across:
horrour
errour
terrour
Yes, this is how they used to be spelled!
So you Americans who have dropped colour and honour can be comforted.
mayo (instead of "mayonnaise")
flaccid
disturbing
Quote from: Ten thumbs on April 02, 2011, 02:28:01 PM
Just for a change some rather nice words I have recently come across:
horrour
errour
terrour
Yes, this is how they used to be spelled!
So you Americans who have dropped colour and honour can be comforted.
You object to the "words you love" thread on principle?
Quote from: Il Barone Scarpia on April 06, 2011, 09:44:11 AM
You object to the "words you love" thread on principle?
Not at all. These are not words I love although they are perfectly valid words and I'd enjoy using them in Scrabble.
Quote from: Szykneij on March 30, 2011, 02:08:15 PM
Unless, of course, they mean it literally as in the case, for example, of Errol Flynn's wife ... :o
Yes, I see what you mean - but, in that case, the correct English would be to say that that they had died 'on the job'. :o
condom
Quote from: Ten thumbs on April 08, 2011, 01:11:47 PM
But this is a town in France!
Its partner cities must include Tittmoning in Bavaria and Fucking in Austria.
and Brest ^_^