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?

I quite like 'Mama', sounds soft and old fashioned, I can imagine a Southern belle saying it. I've never said it, not really done in England.

Picky bits? I suppose that means finger food at a buffet. I have said I like 'picky food' (I think so anyway), and I do but I will never say it again, cross my heart.

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

People saying ‘I seen it’ rather than ‘I saw it’ makes me want to scream.

What on Earth is wrong with "poorly"? Far preferable to people saying "sick" to mean "ill". Sick is vomit. Mind you I say horrid. Not supper though, unless I mean late-night cocoa in a night frock.

I truly loathe the word "lush". And "tasty". And people saying "mains" and "sides". Oh, and "roast" as shorthand for "roast dinner". A tasty roast for my main. Bleurgh.

I like the word horrid and I particularly like it in Northanger Abbey.

Belly makes me feel a bit queasy unless it's referring to the band, who are ace.

I don't like the word vapid, I don't think I've ever heard it used in speech or writing to describe a man or a man's behaviour, so for that reason alone it can get in the bin.

I hate "flavour" when it doesn't describe food. E g. "the shower gel comes in 15 flavours". No!

I use cross when I’m talking to DD. I wouldn’t be ‘fucking fuming’ because I rarely am. My Dad used to tell me he was ‘disappointed’, which really hurt. I’d have rather had him feeling quite cross when I’d done something horrid .

I’m northern and I don’t say fook; I think that’s more east lancs and Manchester.

I despise “poorly”. DH and I joke about it when we hear it used on television (it’s not a word we hear locally). It can mean anything from having a scratch to being at death’s door.

Lavatory - only hear it from posh folk when used in full. “Lav” is worse though - definitely not used by posh folk!!

Tea - when used to mean dinner. “Eat your tea” is like nails down a blackboard to me.

Hack, as in “life hacks”. They’re not hacks, they’re TIPS!! I see it all over You Tube and it gets my goat.

I'm not keen on the word 'nice' - it's such a bland word to describe something good. A bit like damning with faint praise.

OTOH, I love bellyaching to describe complaining - it feels roundly satisfying.

'My bad' is often slated on here but I love it - it's short hand for 'my fault but I don't actually give a fuck'. The sneery dismissiveness of it tickles me.

I also hate 'bog' for loo. And I never want to hear the phrase 'taking a dump' again.

I hate the expression ‘my man’ when referring to peoples husband/boyfriend it sounds so chavvy !

“It is what it is” really annoys me too

My hated words are:
My man-when referring to husband/boyfriend
it is what it is
My missus
lol

Just hope you don't mind me saying this, but surely you and your DH detest "poorly" as per my previous post. I think one can only despise a person?

@TheSilveryPussycat
I didn’t read your previous post, it didn’t come up on my newsfeed. No, I don’t mind at all that you corrected me on the use of the word “despise”. However, I have lived all of my 52.5 years believing the dictionary definition. Silly me! Mind you, you only “think” you’re correct about the meaning, so I’ll share the definition on the attached screenshot.

Yes, I do detest the word “poorly” but I’m also very happy to continue despising it!!

But seriously, poorly is a ridiculous word.

I can't stand 'squish'.... It isn't a word FGS....

The misuse of 'Literally' makes me vomit, as does 'pants' instead of knickers..

AAAHHH yes... “It is what it is” I hate that...What on Earth is it meant to mean?

'To be honest'. 'To be perfectly honest with you'.... Ahhhrrrggghh

Just I stand corrected Nevertheless it's only on MN that I've noticed it used in this way. I notice all the examples in that definition are about despising people, not things... Language continually evolves

'basically'

"Oh My" is the most twee, pathetic expression ever. I imagine it would be used a lot in crap porn.

Terry P would have a field day with that!

I hate the word spewing.

And also I dislike ‘heaving’

It’s very onomatopoeic isn’t it @Motherontheedge1 🤢

imho poorly is fine for a small child who is ill in a floppy and lethargic way, but not for an adult.

My old doctor used the word 'seedy' As in you're feeling seedy.