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?

Supper is used almost exclusively by people pretending to be posher than they are, imo.

It doesn't have the same connotation where I'm from. When I hear the word, I always think of Snoopy.

What’s wrong with the word ‘sore’? I can’t think of an alternative apart from maybe aching or tender and neither of those have quite the same meaning.

@ComtesseDeSpair why sore?

@GibbonLover - Boob as a verb? Eh? To boob - does it mean to breastfeed? Good grief.

Boob as a verb? Eh? To boob - does it mean to breastfeed? Good grief

That’s exactly what it means and it is, in my view, the most heinous use to which language has ever been put. ‘Horrid’ pales in comparison to ‘boobing’. It is a deeply revolting term.

'gives me the rage'. No. Hate that phrase, it's horrid. Makes me a tad cross

Parenting as a verb is questionable IMO

" cross " is making me laugh. I use it a lot with Ds2
Me : I'm really cross with you
Him Why?
Me Because you are a knob!!!!
That tends to be the usual insult on our house!

Horrid
Ghastly
Gosh

All words to make people feel more middle class.

The absolute worst word I see used on mn is ‘simples’
God that pisses me off.

And I’ve seen it a lot lately is MN being taken over by nethuns??

Muuuum!!!! Henry's being horrid!!!

Fuzzy Yes, as in 'boob the baby to sleep'. Dreadful.

Blue Fruit for pudding does not compute. The word itself is thought to come from boudin, an Old French word for blood sausage, or what we would call black pudding.

ethel Agreed, we are not meerkats!

‘Methinks’. No one had used it in real life since 1692, but go on Facebook and every prat and his wife is saying ‘Time for a few cheeky drinks methinks’. Fuck off you cockface!

"Hence"

People always use it incorrectly in an attempt to sound more knowledgeable.

Oh, super!

Such a silly and irritating phrase.

CharityConundrum
Brilliant! Ha ha!

Fuck off you cockface!

This, on the other hand, is a simple and beautiful sentence and I wholeheartedly approve.

‘Reach out’ 😡 I think any word can make you cringe in the right (or wrong?) context... it’s things like specific/pacific, could have/of and affect/effect that set my teeth on edge!

I work in healthcare and had a 50 year old tall to me about her ‘front bottom’ the other day ....

We are using 'push back' at work. As in "Sarah asked me to sweep the kitchen but I'm going to push back on that." It's code for I am a lazy, cheeky fucker and can't be arsed to do my job. I'll push you back you annoying fool.

I don't think I ever here anyone use the word "utterly" in real life, but it's all over MN.

I also am baffled at the word "sore" listed here. What is wrong with it? And what do people use instead of " I have a sore leg?"
I work with a lot of ex military chaps and they always have supper and say " decent" or "jolly decent" if something is good, and "grim" or "dull" if not good.

Oh so it's not just me then.... thank goodness.

"Tummy". When used by adults. Just no....you sound about five years old, knock it off.

The most heinous use of it is by the NHS in medical advice publications aimed at adults. Cringe, cringe, cringe...

Another one-up for my favourite adjective: 'hideous'.

What a lovely word!

Demented I also hate "Sore". In it's place I would just say "My leg hurts." or "The cut on my arm is painful"

Sore is just too...self indulgent. It belongs with "poorly-sick" and other vom-worthy phrases or words.

Sore is just too...self indulgent. It belongs with "poorly-sick" and other vom-worthy phrases or words