To not like the word 'teen'

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I know language evolves etc (see recent me/you vs myself/yourself debate) but when did 'teen' replace 'teenager'?
I have always thought of teen as an American word. Kevin the teen just doesn't sound the same.

Not half as much as I hate the excruciatingly patronising 'youngster'

oh god DD's new head teachers favourite word seems to be 'youngster'. when he gives speeches about the kids it's excruciating to listen to - it annoys me that much!

and when did "super" replace "very" ?

When DS was tiny I was a member of an American parenting site. There was lots of "super smart" and "super excited" going on. It set my teeth on edge (for reasons I can't explain), but hey, when in Rome, put up with what the Romans use as a modifier.

Almost a decade and a half later and I've noticed "super" has crept over the large pond with a certain relentlessness.

I laugh when older people use 'whippersnapper'

Actually, 'whippersnapper' is an awesome word, wonder where it comes from (am a bit of an etymology saddo).

I hate whippersnapper, because it's a put down for a very capable young person.

I like teen, it's a shortened version and describes an age without throwing a connotation in.

I dont mind it I use teenagers my self but meh its just a shortened word, I hate tween yhough when did we start needing a word for 10 yr olds

You've clearly never met my 10yo!

Put here is a word for her (tantrums/hormones/with she'd just get on with growing up!!) attitude, but I can't use it in polite company!

Doesn't bother me, however I now love "Canute-ish stance"

Describes exactly how I feel about Americanisms!

Oh weegie my condolences bet you dont say she is just atween though far to cute a word

Ooh, more American bashing. Don't want their sort around 'ere.

I dont get this hate america do people live in a bubble of bbc1 and radio 4 not watch any american programmes I blame playhouse Disney for corrupting the toddlers

Ooh, more American bashing. Don't want their sort around 'ere.

Bollocks is it.

I wouldn't have spent 10 years happily on an American forum if Americans as a group brought me out in a rash.

But I do like linguistic/cultural diversity. It's not your average American's fault their nation consistently make good programmes/films on a scale other countries can't match (cos they are v. small in comparison). But it has led to Americanisms making inroads in a rather large scale way, at a speed which can make me people twitchy.

Plus "super" for "very" just irritates me.

It sounds very very very (or should I say ..super!) perky and optimistic.

I can't cope with incredibly perky and optimistic.

If it makes you feel any better I have a far worse reaction when I hear Brits ciao-ing each other.

It's just WRONG.

And that's not anti Italian sentiment.

Just as well given where I live, the nationality of DH and DS.

Language evolves and changes. Tis the way is always was and always will be. Doesn't mean you have to like and happily embrace every single adoption that occurs. Especially when old(ish) and grumpy.

PS

Anybody wish to join my protest movement HOOANDCDD ?

Hands Off Our Arse - No Donkey Cousins Desired in Discourse

Current membership is booming at ... 1

I prefer an American ism to all that towie bollock reem wtaf is that about

Um, it's just a shortening of 'teenager', surely? Bit like saying kids instead of children.

I only know about towie becuase the papers keep talking about people off it. My telly doesn't import it.

Thankfully.

Cos it sounds suspitiously like yet more reality crap with unlikeable people using showing off as a substitute for talent.

Are there towie catch phrases that are creeping into common usage to add to Reality TV's crimes against light entertainment ?

Thanks MrsJay - she's not that bad, just emulating her 14yo sister! It's the stamping out of the room muttering that I hate. I'm pretty sure poor little 10.7yo dd2 isn't far off periods, because there's often one week a month with both of them giving off.

Poor ds doesn't know what's going on! (He's 12, in the middle of 2 very opinionated sisters!

I hate the word 'teen' - i know it's just a shortening, but to me it sounds twee.

I met someone I hadn't seen in years and years yesterday. It was lovely. He asked me how my husband was and I said "good". He said "yes, I know he's good, but how is he?". I cringed so badly at the realisation that I'd adopted the latest trendy way to reply.