If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?
We are now on a WP quote repeat cycle. This question was last asked on the 2nd of March 2023.
Back then the answer to the question from me was “Impossible” and I include the link to it here Thoughts 2/3/23
It’s pointless blabbering on about it again when it’s already out there. It’s only a short piece and I can’t think of any other words to add to it apart from a couple used by the younger set being, “Babe,” I hear that word and I cringe, or the word “Like” used as an informal adverb, though it is used so often in that context it’s now quite formal and swamping conversation.
adverb
- 1. INFORMALused in speech as a meaningless filler or to signify the speaker’s uncertainty about an expression just used.”there was this funny smell—sort of dusty like”
- 2. INFORMALused to convey a person’s reported attitude or feelings in the form of direct speech (whether or not representing an actual quotation).”so she comes into the room and she’s like ‘Where is everybody?’”
Oxford English dictionary
Oh well, that’s me moaned out for the day.
Have a great day out there today. And if you have sun – enjoy 😉
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