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I hate the word 'stink'. What words do you hate for no real reason?

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wellthatsfuckedup · 27/08/2023 18:33

I dunno if it's just because I dislike it so much, but 'stink' or 'stinky' or 'stinking' seems to be written regularly on different posts. I hate it and no idea why really it's just a word Grin

It's not even like it evokes an unpleasant memory, like of an awful odour or something. I have no logical reason for my not liking the word. Maybe just the way the k looks kind of sharp at the end, and abruptly finishes the word? And of course it does mean and unpleasant thing, whereas the word 'slink' does not necessarily...See, I told you it made no sense.

Also, belly. Again I can't really say why I don't like this word. I don't have such a violent dislike as in I don't mind other people using it, but would never use it myself.

What words do you hate for totally illogical reasons?

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travelogue · 27/08/2023 19:23

I don't have a strong reaction to most of the words so far. But I hate repeated words, in particular:

Poo-poo
Wee-wee

They make me inexplicably angry.

Lds1 · 27/08/2023 19:23

Balk

Zapzep · 27/08/2023 19:22

Issue - when used instead of the word problem

also as a phrase rather than the word itself but when people say “what are you after” rather than need, want would like or are looking for.

UnsolicitedOpinions · 27/08/2023 19:22

The word “dollop” makes me feel physically sick.

I also hate “portion” as someone already said.

I hate it when people on here say they “plated up” a meal. (I’ve never heard anyone say it in real life - just here and Masterchef).

Gymnopedie · 27/08/2023 19:20

Meal
Hubby
Tummy when used in adult conversation

Hubster is horrible

I'm sure there are more.

marshmallowfinder · 27/08/2023 19:19

Gobsmacked, mole, aghast, Amelia, Emelia...all those mealy noises.🤢

UnsolicitedOpinions · 27/08/2023 19:18

madamsapple · 27/08/2023 19:12

topping

what topping on your pizza? uggh

Oh god this - I can’t explain why but I hate the word topping so much.

guzzleandstuff · 27/08/2023 19:18

Actually I agree with almost all of these!

ArcticLadybird · 27/08/2023 19:17

Beverage. It’s a fucking drink.
Tipple. Ditto.

Both give me the rage 😡

AnneShirleysNewDress · 27/08/2023 19:17

Purpleraiin · 27/08/2023 18:58

Armpit, or just the word 'pit' when being using in reference to armpit 🤦🏻‍♀️

I'll add oxter to that list. It makes me shudder.

guzzleandstuff · 27/08/2023 19:15

Meal, filling, picky, poorly (just say ill or sick or unwell - especially for adults!), "passed" for died, teeth, - and lots more! (It must be me..😁)

guiltyfeethavegotnorythym · 27/08/2023 19:15

I hate the word slum as it conjures horrible images of poor people in times gone by who lived in awful conditions . Even worse the word is making a comeback to describe some of todays housing and some LL .

Jackienory · 27/08/2023 19:14

Pants
Vulva
membrane
gland

AmazingSnakeHead · 27/08/2023 19:14

Also "cosy", especially when it's metaphorical, e.g. a cosy book, a cosy film, a cosy chat. I can just about tolerate cosy nook or cosy armchair.

DelurkingLawyer · 27/08/2023 19:14

Veggies. It’s so twee.

Soubriquet · 27/08/2023 19:13

Fag and cigarette always puts my back up.

I have to refer to it as smoking. Which I don’t do anyway

YeahIsaidit · 27/08/2023 19:13

Creamy

Delish

Hubby

madamsapple · 27/08/2023 19:12

topping

what topping on your pizza? uggh

AmazingSnakeHead · 27/08/2023 19:12

Bliss. I hate it, with a passion, it actually sends shivers down my spine and makes me feel ill. I'm not sure why, I think it's the hissssss sound and that it sounds like "blister", contrasted with the meaning that is completely opposite.

I also really hate the word "pokey" as in "a small pokey room" no idea why, I just hate the sound and the look of it.

Incidentally, I used to think that the people who claimed to hate the word "moist" were just copying Lily How I Met Your Mother but now I realise that actually, the show got this from reality. It's so weird how that word it so universally hated, to me it conjures nice competing wet earth imaginary.

Riapia · 27/08/2023 19:11

Tummy.
Sibling.
Snuggle.
Cuddle.
Comfy is worst of all.

Hate the sound but not necessarily meaning.

LemonDrizzleDessert · 27/08/2023 19:10

Cheeky

Minced

Peng

TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 27/08/2023 19:08

Purpleraiin · 27/08/2023 18:58

Armpit, or just the word 'pit' when being using in reference to armpit 🤦🏻‍♀️

In dressmaking it’s referred to as the armscye which I dislike intensely.

I also hate ‘oxter’ which means the same.
Funny because I have nothing against armpits themselves.

Nitflux · 27/08/2023 19:05

@TestingTestingWonTooFree me too! I hate ‘poorly’. Makes me think “just get over it, you’re not ill.”

I also hate ‘goofy’. Especially when people say it in reference to themselves. “I’m so goofy!” Shoot. Me. Now.

10HailMarys · 27/08/2023 19:01

panties
glee
curd
gooey
play as a noun (unless describing a theatrical performance)
gummy
juices / juicy
flaccid

JollyJasper · 27/08/2023 19:01

Smelly
fresh
refreshing

bleugh.