To think that people should stop using the word 'methinks' to complete a sentence.

[Barbierella]

Disclaimer: Lighthearted

Is 'methinks' the most over used word of 2014? Are there any other words that seem to be overused at the moment and are becoming really annoying?

It's like the new 'random'.

I find the ubiquitous 'So' at the start of a sentence even more offensive. It seems to be a favoured response to interview -style questions.

'So, we've been in business for five years...'

'So, epi-genetics is the study of...'

'So, in order to make a rainbow cake..

YANBU. It's the equivalent of sticking signs on yourself saying "I am a total twat"

I agree with that one too, Elderflowergranita. Why use a totally unnecessary extra word which isn't even correct in that context?

I always think of UKIP voters as saying stuff like "methinks"

ooo YANBU. I cannot stand methinks. Oh and 'doth'. And 'tis.

to Goldengirl - can just see Farage now "methinks we doth vote 'nay' for Europe, tis a betrayal of the English folk"

NU at all, it's a bit wanky isn't it.

Ergh 'tis. And twas.

Shudder.

I think inevitably it makes the speaker sound stupid. Lofty origins aside.

Yep. Checklist:

Methinks
tis
twas
Doth
Yay or nay ( a current thread titled in baby names)

'Anyhoo'.

Verily
Forthwith

I heard it from pretentious mates at school in the 80's, never heard it since.

A lot of people use it on MN though.

From discussions of the day:

"Toddler music group - harmonising: yay or nay?"

Ha Ha. They've edited it!

There are worse things than 'methinks', no?

(I hate that ^ 'no?' Even if I agree with the person who says it, it makes me want to go 'You're right - NO!')