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Terrible word. Hate saying it and hate what it means even more. So sad that this happens to people.
Terrible word. Hate saying it and hate what it means even more. So sad that this happens to people.
words that you can't stand
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I never heard "impacts" (in the plural) until a few years ago.
And nowadays, in TV interviews, someone will respond to a point blank question with, "Sooo........." as if they were in mid-statement.
And nowadays, in TV interviews, someone will respond to a point blank question with, "Sooo........." as if they were in mid-statement.
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The most recent one I've seen is the plural of feel: feels. I guess it's millennial slang for "feelings".
I hate the word cooperative. It sounds patronising and it also has passive-aggressive undertones ("feels") of guilt and duty.
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I've come to dread hearing the word "electric" in TV adverts.
More specifically, it's the word "eletric" I can't stand... because the voice actors are invariably too lazy (or too illiterate) to pronounce that first "c".
Ooh yes. I mentioned this as one of my bugbears a while ago in another Rant thread:
More specifically, it's the word "eletric" I can't stand... because the voice actors are invariably too lazy (or too illiterate) to pronounce that first "c".
Ooh yes. I mentioned this as one of my bugbears a while ago in another Rant thread:
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The word “mediocre” when being used to describe something. I feel it gets used a little too much now. I prefer using “fair” instead.
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I walked into this queer party feeling very demure in my soft, pastel outfit, but I knew my brat side would shine soon enough. My friends always say I rack up aura points for being bold yet approachable, so I planned to slay tonight.
As I chatted with a group, someone complimented my rizz and asked how I managed to be so charming. “No cap,” I said, “it just comes naturally.”
Later, I told a joke that absolutely ate, leaving everyone laughing, and someone shouted, “Bet, you’re the life of the party!”
Still, I couldn’t help but feel like I was low-key vibing when the music switched to my favorite playlist. One of the boys called my outfit drippy, which made me blush a little. But when some guy said I was giving main character energy, I knew the night was a win.
Of course, there was that one person who wouldn’t stop yapping about their latest vacation, which gave me the biggest ick. I quietly slipped away, knowing I’d already made my mark.
As I chatted with a group, someone complimented my rizz and asked how I managed to be so charming. “No cap,” I said, “it just comes naturally.”
Later, I told a joke that absolutely ate, leaving everyone laughing, and someone shouted, “Bet, you’re the life of the party!”
Still, I couldn’t help but feel like I was low-key vibing when the music switched to my favorite playlist. One of the boys called my outfit drippy, which made me blush a little. But when some guy said I was giving main character energy, I knew the night was a win.
Of course, there was that one person who wouldn’t stop yapping about their latest vacation, which gave me the biggest ick. I quietly slipped away, knowing I’d already made my mark.
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This all means you have "positive aura" or "mad aura."
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This could be a Scissor Sisters song.
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I was today years old when I discovered how cheugy I am. Hopefully, I'll have a glow-up someday so I can be the life of the party too! I just know 2025 is going to be lit!
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Words such as "mansplain" and "misogyny" have always annoyed me, especially since the opposite gender version of these words are practically never used.
The implication that only men are condescending and sexist is as false as the notion that only white people are capable of prejudice.
The implication that only men are condescending and sexist is as false as the notion that only white people are capable of prejudice.
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My post disappeared? Or was it too controversial?
Or is it part of a scheme to stop me from reaching the magic 20K post count?
Or is it part of a scheme to stop me from reaching the magic 20K post count?
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'Encourage' when they mean 'persuade.'
I often hear that people are being encouraged to take some form of action. To me, it suggests that it is thought that they are frightened to comply (lacking courage) rather than being opposed to it or simply not caring.
I often hear that people are being encouraged to take some form of action. To me, it suggests that it is thought that they are frightened to comply (lacking courage) rather than being opposed to it or simply not caring.