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AIBU to find the word 'cuppa' REALLY IRRITATING?

516 replies

BlancheDuBois2 · 24/10/2016 17:49

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 Biscuit for being such a twat. I should probably just go home and have some Wine, shouldn't I?

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Janey50 · 24/10/2016 19:34

Yes! This word irritates the crap out of me,along with 'lippy' for lipstick,and (I know IABU here) 'veg' for vegetables!

venusinscorpio · 24/10/2016 19:35

Have we had "jim jams" or "jammies" yet? Grin

CupofTeaTime · 24/10/2016 19:36

What about the ridiculous Bae?!?!? This gives me ultimate rage Angry

Tubbyinthehottub · 24/10/2016 19:38

"Cuppie"!! Where are you?!
My MIL calls her kitchen "the back kitchen". She has one kitchen, no utility room, no pantry or anything, just the kitchen. What is that all about? Makes my teeth itch.

ThereIsNoFelange · 24/10/2016 19:39

Salmotrutta I think you must live near me

MitzyLeFrouf · 24/10/2016 19:40

Stuff like bae doesn't bother me. Teens are supposed to have their own ridiculous slang.

DeadGood · 24/10/2016 19:42

Yes brew sounds revolting, as if it's a cup of something thick with an ancient swollen tea bag languishing in the bottom. And stuff spilling out over the sides. Unpleasant!

I'll also second "veg" and add "dish up" to the "plate up" ridiculousness.

toffee1000 · 24/10/2016 19:43

I don't like belly either. Gack.
Hun I'm not so sure on. I get that it's a term of endearment but I've also seen it used several times in a pass-agg way which was rude.
With words like "brekkie", "tummy", "jim jams" etc I'd use them, but only in private with family. Wouldn't use "ospickle" "kekkle" or "bockle" though.

Salmotrutta · 24/10/2016 19:45

Tubby - I'm in Scotland!

Very much a Scottish thing to say "cuppie".

It's a ridiculous word and I can't abide it.

AgainPlease · 24/10/2016 19:45

MeganChips what's wrong with dessert?! Shock

steff13 · 24/10/2016 19:46

I'm generally against nicknames for items or shortening of words that sound too cute. Cuppa, pressies, comfy/uncomfy, sammies (sandwiches), champers (champagne).

Marmalade85 · 24/10/2016 19:47

Cuppa, veggies, brekkie, Hun, hubby Angry

Marmalade85 · 24/10/2016 19:50

Even worse GIFTING ShockAngry

ThereIsNoFelange · 24/10/2016 19:50

I don't like belly. I've banned DH from using it around DD. He thinks I'm completely bonkers unreasonable but so far he has complied...

EllsTeeth · 24/10/2016 19:51

I hate "dessert" too. It's pudding! Even worse though is "sweet"...

EllsTeeth · 24/10/2016 19:52

Or "afters"... AngryAngry

MistressMolecules · 24/10/2016 20:01

I say brew, but mean tea or coffee. I hate me used instead of my, that really bugs me!

reader77 · 24/10/2016 20:06

YaNbu and brew sounds like stew and stewed tea is the WORST!

HeyRobot · 24/10/2016 20:07

I hate dessert, sweet and afters but apparently I'm being a snob by saying pudding?

Spends! But spending money is just as bad, is there another sort I'm meant to keep for best?

Veg, pjs... I don't even like uni.

EllsTeeth · 24/10/2016 20:07

"Smellies" for bath products/ cosmetics Angry Wow turns out there are a lot of words that annoy me..!!

TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 24/10/2016 20:09

What do you do if you don't like belly or tummy? Stomach is fine if you actually mean stomach but it's a bit more specific than tummy.

HeyRobot · 24/10/2016 20:10

Oh god, smellies! It just makes them sound rank doesn't it!

PoppyBirdOnAWire · 24/10/2016 20:13

Yep. The word "cuppa"is cringeworthy.
It is on a par with "hubby" which is also dreadful.

PoppyBirdOnAWire · 24/10/2016 20:14

Oh and "sleeps" as in only 2 more sleeps.
Ugh

PoppyBirdOnAWire · 24/10/2016 20:15

Chrimbo. Just NO.

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