AIBU to find the word 'cuppa' REALLY IRRITATING?

[BlancheDuBois2]

Ok, so I'm definitely overreacting here, but whenever anyone asks me if I want a 'cuppa' I cringe inside. What's wrong with using real words? Like tea? Or Coffee? Or cup of?

I'm aware that people as grumpy as this don't usually get asked if they'd like a drink of any description, so I should count myself lucky that some people in my office still like me - but everytime anyone utters the word, I want to wince.

I don't know what hideous childhood 'cuppa' experience has scarred me to this extent - but am I alone? Does anyone else want to cause harm to a colleague when they're just being perfectly friendly and offering to make me a tea/coffee.

Having re read this, I almost want to award myself a for being such a twat. I should probably just go home and have some , shouldn't I?

If I'm chucking in my pennies worth - I really dont like "lil' man" or "lil' lady" for small babies / children.
as in: "Oh isn't my Lil' man a cutie" or "Lil' man is poorly today" - ARGHHHH

Or worse - 'sexy lil man' to describe a young boy

Applecarts, Julie Burchill is a Facebook 'friend' of mine, and my word is she ever outspoken. She can be very abrasive, I can totally understand how she rubs people up the wrong way. She often makes some good points, but she tends to whine to get them across and isn't the best at accepting different opinions or criticism.

Oh my God, that Julie Burchill article on pampering - I remember reading it when it was first published, and for some reason it's had the long-lasting effect on me that 'lobster' and 'sodomy' have fused in my mind and I cannot see lobster bisque on a menu without blushing.

I've got another one. "Funky". Those new shoes are funky. Let's go to that funky new bar. Makes my skin creep...!

I hate 'hun' when it is said excessively to someone you hardly know but I get unreasonably annoyed when someone says 'guys' to a group of people. I really really hate it.

I hate it too. And I hate reading it. I also hate doggles, widgey, babby, squidge, and titties. Brew is a bit irritating, mainly as it reminds me of a girl I don't much like. I also die a little inside when my DM refers to builders, window fitters, handmen, gardeners, etc etc etc as The Men. She actually pronounces the capitals. ARGHH

Oh, and I also bloody hate 'hun', too. And 'hon', but 'hun'. It makes my skin itch in rage.

I have read this thread and agree with most words mentioned:
pan*ies

cuppa
hubby
I don't even like 'buggy' for pushchair

but I have to say NO to the 'Nana'-bashing. My lovely Nana died in her 90's about 20 years ago (and I still miss her every day ) but she was very firm that she wanted to be called 'Nana' because it was more youthful and 'with-it' than Grandma. Actually I may start trying to revive 'with-it' in her memory. She used to cut quite a dash in her tartan trouser suits!
Thanks for the thread ladies, it's made me squirm and laugh in equal measure.

Yes, we know some people prefer Nana.

For those of us who don't though, it's awfully hearing.

*grating

(Autocorrect!)

My heart's bleeding for you yesterday

'Baby' with no definite article as in 'do you plan to breastfeed baby?' 'have you bought a car seat for baby?' and any one of a million uses you hear when pregnant. It's just sounds so fucking head tilty and twee.

I'd feel much more comfortable saying the word cuppa than nana. No no to nana.

squoosh

i see cuppa t on facebook a lot. makes me stabby

i see cuppa t on facebook a lot. makes me stabby

Brew must be a northern thing,perfectly acceptable up here. We use brewski 😀

Baby with no definite article as in 'do you plan to breastfeed baby?
YES. This drives me to distraction.

I have never heard 'widgey' before but I already hate it. I also hate 'squashy' and 'squishy' - as in, 'a big squashy/squishy sofa'. Makes it sound wet. Which is not an attribute I look for in a sofa.

Oh my people! Ona ''school night' having a 'cheeky glass of whatever'' squad, life goasl, bae (gives me the rage) Leccy , lippy, ickle lickle, pickle as is she's a pickle ,Lil Man, Lil Lady, gawjus, hun, bubba/bubz, and Preggers and Preggo both especially make my skin crawl

Agreed chenjin and navy re babies/toddlers. One facebook friend put a photo of her two year old son up the other day, and one better than the usual he'll be heartbreaker line was '' he will be a great lover'' OMFG and the same parents put the touch my daughter and die posts up etc. Ugh

I disagree with personal names being judged, Nan, Nanna, Granny etc. That is just mean.

Thank you mumsnetters - I thought I was the only one that got itchy teeth at the word 'brew'!!

I don't get hung up on words people choose.
Sitting here with my brew whilst hubby is busy, looking at some funky clothes for a wardrobe revamp.
I wonder if revamp is acceptable.

salmotrutta I've heard cuppie too and can't stand it! I'm also in Scotland.

The one thing I hate is 'cheeky' - such as a cheeky g&t.