Phrases/words you can't stand on MN

[cathf]

Maybe it's just me, but I'll kick off with:
Booby monster (or any kind of 'monster')
Figetbum (not seen this often, but it is so horrific I can't forget it)
Snuggly cuddles (see also milky cuddles,and sleepy cuddles or snuggles)
Newborn, used as a noun, not an adjective - as in my newborn, not my newborn baby.
I'm sure I will think of some more!

Dh/Ds/dd is used to avoid saying the persons actual name, its just convenience.

I see jealous / mad jealous of sahm bandied about a bit. Nope not jealous but im not a lesser mum because I work.

Also performance parenting. Im australian, never heard of that here. Supposedly that would mean im a pp though, right?

And biscuits when the op has raised a completely legitimate concern like smoking in a cancer ward or something. I want to say no i think youre the one that needs it

Only if you read Proust extremely loudly to your DC in cafés Damnthat! 😂

veggies / eggies / beanz / cheeze

Stop it. It's not cute.

I'm one of those 'work from home' offenders, the problem in my case being that, combined with other info I may have given, my job might actually be (and I am cringing a bit for myself here ) identifying, at least to someone who knew me. I've spotted several people I know IRL on here before so prefer to be a bit circumspect.

Yes to the 'slim' and 'active' children. Oh, and all the tall husbands. They always seem to be at least 6 foot 4.

Not the point of this thread but I like it when people use the phrase "brass neck" "wind in their brass neck" - not a phrase used in my region so I'd never heard it other than Mumsnet, but I like it!

And so it begins

Sounds so condescending.

cluelessnewmum "wind your neck in" is widely used over here. Brass usually isn't involved though, we're obviously not an affluent enough area

Brass neck and wind your neck in are used here, both make me laugh

People who feel the need to put their dress size, height, weight and bra size on every fucking post. No one gives a shit.

And biscuits when the op has raised a completely legitimate concern like smoking in a cancer ward or something. I want to say biscuit no i think youre the one that needs it
I never understand that either, I always think it makes the biscuit giver look daft especially when all the following posts are supportive of the Op.

I never understand that either, I always think it makes the biscuit giver look daft especially when all the following posts are supportive of the Op

I think a biscuit in that situation might be because it’s common sense that (taking your example) smoking shouldn’t allowed in a cancer ward. They have no need to ask but they’re (sometimes) posting so they can be told how amazing they are for realising.

Yes probably courtney, i'm thinking of instances in general. it's

Hand hold needed.
Why can't people just say in the subject what they're really upset about.

'That parent ' is another saying i think is overused. Gee im grumpy arent i

I feel reallly mean but I ignore the 'hand hold' titles as it annoys me

Which is harsh but I know others go in

What's a decent alternative ? as 'talk to me wise MN' also annoys me

'teens' can't bear it

Yoof any better than teens?

‘Littlies’. It’s so twee I can’t bear it and I’ve never heard anyone use it in real life.

Play date

“I know I’m going to get flamed for this but ....”

Confront as in "I need to confront don't I?" Confront what or whom ffs?
Call them out on it, aargh!
Beyond, as in "beyond fuming",
Fuming / livid,

LTB - for stupid reasons that really don't amount to having to get divorced!