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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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GrandHighPoohbah · 27/08/2023 18:43

Snuggle. Or even worse when it's pronounced as "schnuggle".

wellthatsfuckedup · 27/08/2023 18:40

@FoxtrotOscarFoxtrotOscar

I love supper. Sounds cosy and comfortable to me Grin

What does it evoke in you?

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wellthatsfuckedup · 27/08/2023 18:39

murasaki · 27/08/2023 18:37

Moist

A classic.

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Dinnerlady12 · 27/08/2023 18:39

Me too especially stinky. A grown adult describing something as stinky makes me feel sick. Or yummy.

wellthatsfuckedup · 27/08/2023 18:39

I don't mind meal myself BUT it when people say they don't like it it makes me think of mealworms which is not a pleasant association, especially when trying to eat! So I get it...

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FoxtrotOscarFoxtrotOscar · 27/08/2023 18:38

Lousy
Meal
Supper

murasaki · 27/08/2023 18:37

Moist

StaySpicy · 27/08/2023 18:37

chunder

smarmy

Pottedpalm · 27/08/2023 18:36

Meal.
Portion.