AIBU about the word ‘horrid’

[VivienneHolt]

I’ve seen this on about 4 different threads in the last couple of days. AIBU that it gives me the rage?

Terry Pratchett said it best in the Hogfather:

‘That’s horrid’.

Horrible, thought Susan. The word is “horrible.” “Horrid” is a childish word selected to impress nearby males with one’s fragility, if I’m any judge. She knew it was unkind and counter-productive of her to think like that. She also knew it was probably an accurate observation, which only made it worse.

I don’t think I’ve ever encountered it in the real world save for in some of Enid Blyton’s more saccharine efforts, but suddenly it seems it’s invading mumsnet. It’s so twee and prim! It’s one of those words that immediately changes my whole perception of the post, regardless of what else it says.

Am I unreasonable to have such a visceral reaction?

What other words give people instant rage?

'methinks' always sounds so pompous.

Oh no so you're right and apparently people have an issue with sore referring to pain. For me the subtle difference is that I'd refer to invisible ailments as being painful, aching bones for example or a headache, whereas cuts and grazes or weeping blisters are sore.

I hate the word squish ugh makes me cringe. It's squash for most situations. Don't mind horrid even if it is a bit posh

I hate monies
I seen it on another thread "give ds some monies"
😤😤

Picky tea....urgh!
Baby mama.....hate it!!!!
Belly

I find "moreish" stupid and irritating.

I remember my parents laughing when I said "whom" at the age of seven. I had read it: "whom should Peter Rabbit meet, but Mr McGregor".

As an over-50, my pet hate is people who start answers to questions with "So..."

It strikes me as really rude and arrogant - though I realise it has become so universal in some circles that I ought not to take it that way. I rather suspect that it doesn't prevail across the whole country either (e.g. Scottish Highlanders). Can anyone confirm this?

"Everything's perfectly horrid!"

It seems that everyone under the age of 30 starts sentences with “so”. Really irritating.

I use most of the words here that give people the rage.

I shall continue to do so because it is how I speak.

I must be thick but I cannot see anything wrong with 'whom' and have not come across people who start a sentence with 'so'

So....... I am hopelessly out of date, am I not?

I use the word horrid,and supper,.but it doesn't really matter does it?
Some of these disliked words quoted, are far better than the (horrid ) swear words that are used by some on Mumsnet !

I hate monies
I seen it on another thread "give ds some monies"

It could have been worse. It could have been "gifted DS some monies". I found this quote from The Atlantic about something called "word aversion". I think posters on this thread might understand.

www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/12/gifting-is-not-a-verb/383676/

a feeling of intense, irrational distaste for the sound or sight of a particular word or phrase, not because its use is regarded as etymologically or logically or grammatically wrong, nor because it’s felt to be over-used or redundant or trendy or non-standard, but simply because the word itself somehow feels unpleasant or even disgusting.

YANBU.
As a child, I made the HORRIFIC mistake of saying that word in front of my HORRENDOUS big sisters ONCE.
ONCE!

38 years later and it's STILL used to torment me. It was mynickname for years.
"Hoz" for short.

They used to sing a song, which my dad accidentally picked up and started whistling ...
I'm OK now though...

bluerussian do everything you can to stay blissfully unaware of ‘so’.
Once you notice it it is maddening and everywhere.

Not just reserved for the young.
Lots of interviews on the news etc provide evidence.

I’ve seen quite a few posts here on starting that way - it’s not always in response to a question - I agree with pp that when an answer starts with ‘so’ the effect is so arrogant and dismissive (often not realised).

So anyway. . .

I know it's 2 words not one but ... during a few weeks off work I watched a well known shopping channel . A presenter described a dress as having a bit of a fuller skirt " coming through" and another a hint of pink " coming through" and having noticed it I can't un notice it ! I've heard it many times and it's horrid ! Don't watch anymore as they also use the word " gifting " a lot .

1forAll74, I quite agree!

I detest the use of "despise" when the poster means "detest" eg I despise walking to the shops.

I hate 'pamper ' Really hate it.

My mum uses the word “picky bits” for canapés/light snacks. It absolutely gets my goat (whatever that really means, but you get the gist) and annoys the heck out of me.

Mama.....ugh. Ok when a child says it I guess....it's when a group of adults start referring to each other as Mama's.....
Someone mentioned 'wee'....unless you're Scottish. You need to update that to Northern Irish as well.

I hate picky bits too, sounds so completely unappetising!

I agree, op. Only sensitive mumsnetters use it.

Whoever said that Northerners don't say "fook" rather than "fuck", oh yes we do, and the former is much more satisfying. So much of this is regional/class based its been a fun read. You do tend to spot the differences when moving from one region to another, or from one social setting - growing up "oop North" it was breakfast dinner and tea for meals (supper's a bedtime snack) but at Uni it was breakfast, lunch and dinner and 20+ years later I'm still a bit random on which words I choose for which meal! :)