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Somehow flicking through the daily mail website and saw another article about Gina Miller address a " Remoaner " conference. I think the term people using this term should be hit with a mandatory fine though to balance the argument anyone who names leave voters " fascist or racist " should also be hit with the same fine.
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Most annoying new words on 01:16 - May 13 with 2190 views
admitted, my wife and daughters all partake in this newly made up sport, but the mangalisation of two legitimate words does grate. i think the term arrived in the early 90's when rich wbanhers still had more money than sense.
previously (using negative terms to describe something positive, was the one that crawled up my rectum. saying something was 'wicked' or 'bad', when they were neither wicked or bad (as in the negative representation), but rather referring to something being positive and good.
i also used to think the use of the word baboon to describe someone of another/foreign ethnicity was a new thing, but apparently, being racist has been around for some time.
the other thing is the increased usage of american words in the english language. garbage for rubbish we buy gas to fill up our cars sidewalks in kensington saying 'have a good day' at 3 in the afternoon an elevator? aluminum cookies (they're biscuits, ok?) the hood and trunk of a car parking lot emergency room (it used to be casualty) french fries crib zucchini cocktail party?? wtf? is that some kind of gay orgy? fiscal year soccer vacation staycation sweater baggage pay check mailbox
there are probably many more that can be added, but thats just off the top of my head.
befuddling, isn't it?
It's not what you've got; it's where you stick it.
Most annoying new words on 07:40 - May 13 by exiled_dictator
boxercise.
admitted, my wife and daughters all partake in this newly made up sport, but the mangalisation of two legitimate words does grate. i think the term arrived in the early 90's when rich wbanhers still had more money than sense.
previously (using negative terms to describe something positive, was the one that crawled up my rectum. saying something was 'wicked' or 'bad', when they were neither wicked or bad (as in the negative representation), but rather referring to something being positive and good.
i also used to think the use of the word baboon to describe someone of another/foreign ethnicity was a new thing, but apparently, being racist has been around for some time.
the other thing is the increased usage of american words in the english language. garbage for rubbish we buy gas to fill up our cars sidewalks in kensington saying 'have a good day' at 3 in the afternoon an elevator? aluminum cookies (they're biscuits, ok?) the hood and trunk of a car parking lot emergency room (it used to be casualty) french fries crib zucchini cocktail party?? wtf? is that some kind of gay orgy? fiscal year soccer vacation staycation sweater baggage pay check mailbox
there are probably many more that can be added, but thats just off the top of my head.
befuddling, isn't it?
cookies for biscuits, lol, a cookie is quite different. We go to a Portuguese barber, first time we went he offered my son a tin full of "cookies". when he opened it, within was a cheap family selection, not a cookie in sight. (whispered) "Dad, these aren't cookies" "Son, that man should be a politician" Life lessons, eh?
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Most annoying new words on 08:45 - May 13 with 2116 views
Most annoying new words on 07:40 - May 13 by exiled_dictator
boxercise.
admitted, my wife and daughters all partake in this newly made up sport, but the mangalisation of two legitimate words does grate. i think the term arrived in the early 90's when rich wbanhers still had more money than sense.
previously (using negative terms to describe something positive, was the one that crawled up my rectum. saying something was 'wicked' or 'bad', when they were neither wicked or bad (as in the negative representation), but rather referring to something being positive and good.
i also used to think the use of the word baboon to describe someone of another/foreign ethnicity was a new thing, but apparently, being racist has been around for some time.
the other thing is the increased usage of american words in the english language. garbage for rubbish we buy gas to fill up our cars sidewalks in kensington saying 'have a good day' at 3 in the afternoon an elevator? aluminum cookies (they're biscuits, ok?) the hood and trunk of a car parking lot emergency room (it used to be casualty) french fries crib zucchini cocktail party?? wtf? is that some kind of gay orgy? fiscal year soccer vacation staycation sweater baggage pay check mailbox
there are probably many more that can be added, but thats just off the top of my head.
befuddling, isn't it?
Power outage.
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Most annoying new words on 10:24 - May 13 with 2042 views
Not so much new words, but the uwards inflection to a statement, both verabl or in writing, does my nogging in, such as 'Looking for a new car?' Well, wtf, are you asking a question or making a statement STOOPID? Completely irrational of me but it really riles me. Grrr. lol
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Most annoying new words on 10:59 - May 13 with 2021 views
Most annoying new words on 11:39 - May 13 by johncharles
An old one that still gets on my tts. In Real Terms. As in spending has increased in real terms. It means that spending has been cut in sly way.
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Only if there is deflation. If there is inflation, then the opposite is the case, i.e. if spending increased by 1%, but inflation has been 5%, then spending has gone up but NOT in real terms.
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Most annoying new words on 12:44 - May 13 with 1955 views
It would appear that no noun is safe anymore, I heard a BBC interviewer talking to a politician say that "for years we've been guinea-pigging our children" - I nearly crashed.
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Most annoying new words on 13:15 - May 13 with 1933 views
Most annoying new words on 11:39 - May 13 by johncharles
An old one that still gets on my tts. In Real Terms. As in spending has increased in real terms. It means that spending has been cut in sly way.
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No it doesn't. Something going up in price or value in real terms mean it genuinely has gone up. When negotiating a salary rise, for example, it should always be in real terms or 'inflation + x%'. It's when figures are quoted not in real terms that I have a problem with.
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Most annoying new words on 13:15 - May 13 with 1933 views
Most annoying new words on 12:53 - May 13 by Roller
I still refuse to use text as a verb.
It would appear that no noun is safe anymore, I heard a BBC interviewer talking to a politician say that "for years we've been guinea-pigging our children" - I nearly crashed.
Oh yes. 'Ask' as a noun...
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Most annoying new words on 13:59 - May 13 with 1905 views
Most annoying new words on 13:15 - May 13 by Watford_Ranger
No it doesn't. Something going up in price or value in real terms mean it genuinely has gone up. When negotiating a salary rise, for example, it should always be in real terms or 'inflation + x%'. It's when figures are quoted not in real terms that I have a problem with.
I didn't mean it literally anymore than politicians do. I do understand what the phrase should mean but it's just gobbledegook politico speak.
Strong and stable my arse.
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Most annoying new words on 14:44 - May 13 with 1870 views
Especially when it's constantly squealed from the mouth of whiny 12 year old girl. Very odd but this combination is like nails down a metal garage door for me.
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Most annoying new words on 11:11 - May 14 with 1677 views
Super....as in 'we're super excited' or 'I'm super happy about that' , just use the word very.
So....as in 'So the information we have'... or 'So we began our assessment'... completely unnecessary use of the word 'so' at the beginning of a sentence really really fecks me off.
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