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AIBU?

AIBU to detest this new-fangled propensity for made up words?

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Whatad · 05/04/2019 11:00

I have just recently come to terms with Brexit.
I understand that language evolves.
But it's bloody pissing me off!!!!

Just now I've gotten a notification on my phone that Donald Tusk is going to advise the EU to allow the 'flextension'.
I actually want to scream!!!!!!!

AIBU? Do I need to chill out? FFS

Please tell me that I'm not alone?

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SilverDragonfly1 · 06/04/2019 07:59

The thing I wonder about 'Brexit' is whether the people who pronounce it Breggsit would also say eggsit when talking about the fire doors or whatever? 'Posh' pronunciations of words (medsin etc) annoy me far more than portmanteaus.

Monty27 · 06/04/2019 04:33

Fabulotastic

Whatad · 05/04/2019 17:39

I'm not a journalist. Muppet.

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DeathyMcDeathStarFace · 05/04/2019 14:44

I'm sorry OP, but you used the word 'muppet' earlier.

'Muppet' is from the words 'marionette' and 'puppet', coined by Jim Henson from The Muppets fame.

In the past I think a lot of the better fake words came into normal usage, but now even the awful fake words seem to be staying.

Don't worry, I will get my coat now.

MyGastIsFlabbered · 05/04/2019 14:27

It's not political but I heard the word 'shacket' the other day. No

MiraculousMarinette · 05/04/2019 14:20

It was called 'Flexi-Brexit' on BBC One this morning. Flextension is so cumbersome to say.

Whatad · 05/04/2019 11:52

The flextension has driven me to the drink.

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PrincessAndThePee · 05/04/2019 11:50

Is quarter to twelve not a bit early to be gotten oneself in the drink?

BreakfastAtSquiffanys · 05/04/2019 11:47

This podcast (transcript below) includes a section on EU English which includes such wonderful words as planification instead of planning
www.theallusionist.org/transcripts/fix-ii

TrendyNorthLondonTeen · 05/04/2019 11:47

For sooth, thou art not speaking ye olde English.

(And as has been pointed out on many, many threads like this "gotten" is perfectly acceptable in many parts of the UK- no, it's not just those Americans- but lol let's not stop us being snobby about language. Oh, and I also say "can I get".)

Whatad · 05/04/2019 11:45

I'll be gotten in the drink myself yet!

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 05/04/2019 11:43

'He was gotten in drink'
The Merry Wives of Windsor · act I, scene 3.

Bloody Shakespeare.

Whatad · 05/04/2019 11:43

I'm pretty sure Shakespeare was begotten somewhere along the line.

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Whatad · 05/04/2019 11:41

It's amusing listening to the interpreters when the Europeans are speaking - sometimes they use 'Britain's exit from the EU' and sometimes they use 'Brexit'.

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PrincessAndThePee · 05/04/2019 11:40

Pretty sure gotten is another that's properly old. Probably pre America.

PlainSpeakingStraightTalking · 05/04/2019 11:39

I'm throwing in bouncebackability from Soccer AM.

Arrrgh! >sweeping generalisation< footballers are not renowed for their brain power, its the plonking in of words out of context

Ahem - "Look at his physicality" WTAF does that actually mean ??

physicality
/fɪzɪˈkalɪti/
noun
noun: physicality

the fact of relating to the body as opposed to the mind; physical presence.
"there's an emphasis on the physicality of the actors"
involvement of a lot of bodily contact or activity.
"the intense physicality of a dancer's life"

BelulahBlanca · 05/04/2019 11:39

@Whatad I agree with you on Brexit

Whatad · 05/04/2019 11:38

Imagine poor Pierre from France googling 'Flextension' and coming up with this bloody link!

Pierre - let me explain - a flextension is a big steaming pile of shite. Comprends?

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motheroffourcats · 05/04/2019 11:37

Princess
My first thought was: Physicality IS a real word.
I aboslutely hate the word BREXIT. Everytime I hear it. Abhorrent.

Abra1de · 05/04/2019 11:36

I've gotten

😆

Whatad · 05/04/2019 11:36

Ye, well living and organic as it might be, Brexit can fuck right off - along with its cousin Flextension.

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PrincessAndThePee · 05/04/2019 11:35

I am shocked that people can listen to football punditry and find the words the worst bit.

They talk for literally hours about NOTHING. Nothing.

NOTHING. Yes, dh you heard me. NOTHING.

RIght we're talking with Bill from Croydon and he reckons that the lads need to show some real heart and get in there. Do you agree George from Liverpool?

George from Liverpool: I think it's about getting in early and then doing the thing, you know. Some just geddit. You know?

We know.

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Whatad · 05/04/2019 11:35

Oh Christ yes - I've been the victim of Bob From Middle Management's concoctions too.......... The muppet.

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BelulahBlanca · 05/04/2019 11:34

Language is living and organic.

Whatad · 05/04/2019 11:33

@motherofourcats You are at risk of driving me over the edge here.

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