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What completely inoffensive words can't you stand for no good reason?

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AintNobodyHereButUsChickens · 10/05/2020 13:48

I cannot stand it when people say spuds instead of potatoes. No idea why, I just hate it!
Will the spuds be ready soon?
Just pick some spuds up while you're at the shop.
The spuds need peeling.
Etc etc 🤮 Awful!

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GoodbyeToCare · 10/05/2020 13:52

Even typing this makes me shudder but almost all words ending in -elly. For some reason the word jelly doesn't bother me though.

ginandgingers92 · 10/05/2020 13:59

'Funky' and 'trendy' make me dry heave.

HerBigChance · 10/05/2020 14:02

'Tummy' instead of stomach when used by adults, usually when discussing health issues on TV. It's twee and tedious, dumbing down.

ThatsWhatHeroesDo · 10/05/2020 14:02

I hate it with a passion when people say bog for toilet. All the threads about bog roll when people were stockpiling made me clench my jaw so hard it practically seized shut.

YetAnotherSpartacus · 10/05/2020 14:03

feisty.

tectonicplates · 10/05/2020 14:03

I hate the word smash when used in a political context, like smash capitalism, smash the patriarchy etc. It makes me cringe as most people don't really use the word much otherwise.

ActuallyItsEugene · 10/05/2020 14:06

Chocs. Especially 'posh chocs' - surely no one says that aloud in real life.
Toms instead of tomatoes too.

Tummy, when the speaker is over 5.

Hubby/hubs and bubs/bubba.

Knittedfairies · 10/05/2020 14:07

I don't mind the word 'wow' or 'just' individually, but the combination of 'just wow' is horrible.

BettyUnderswoob · 10/05/2020 14:08

I can’t think of any off the top of my head... I’m just here to play MN bingo.
“Moist” “meal” and “gusset“ should all be along shortly!

fluckityfluckfluck · 10/05/2020 14:08

Moist

BettyUnderswoob · 10/05/2020 14:09

Bingo!

SpeedofaSloth · 10/05/2020 14:09

"Picky tea" annoys me, but mainly because that isn't what we call it in our house.

MayFayner · 10/05/2020 14:10

And panties betty Smile

Herpesfreesince03 · 10/05/2020 14:10

Cusp

beelzeboob · 10/05/2020 14:10

Nourishing

dellacucina · 10/05/2020 14:11

This thread is full of great ones!

I came here to say hubby. I also DESPISE cuppa.

SallyWD · 10/05/2020 14:11

When people say Crimble (Christmas), bubba, bib, hubby

MayFayner · 10/05/2020 14:11

Oh I have a real one actually. “Slacks” for trousers. He had a lovely pair of brown slacks on. Ugh

Iwalkinmyclothing · 10/05/2020 14:11

Frankly

I hate it so much and there is no good reason at all. I just hate it.

Also, I am fine with saying "I am so pissed off" or "I don't give a shit", but it makes me cringe when the words are used to describe urination or defecation. Which is really stupid, I know.

buffalopuff · 10/05/2020 14:11

I agree with quite a few of these. Also, and this one's a bit odd, the word 'Traybake' is really grating on me at the moment. People on my local Facebook group have gone absolutely mad for 'traybakes' and 'old school cake' during the lockdown and I can't stand it! Maybe I've just seen it too much?!

NotKeenOnSwede · 10/05/2020 14:12

Delicious. Especially when someone emphasises on every single syllable. It's a fucking disgusting word. Vile.

Gin4thewin · 10/05/2020 14:12

'Scalp' in shampoo adverts make me die inside i hate it, or when adults say poorly

GreyGardens88 · 10/05/2020 14:13

Hollybobs
Drinkypoos

HappyDinosaur · 10/05/2020 14:14

'Naice', I just can't stand it.

buffalopuff · 10/05/2020 14:14

I hate food described as "beautiful", as in "oh that roast was beautiful Barbara"

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