AIBU to be irked by the 'uptick' in the use of the word Uptick?

[HateIsNotGood]

Not so long ago it was "clearly" that was the new 'word' but now it seems that the new, overused 'word' is "uptick" (ie: increase).

AIBU to clearly see this increase in the use of 'uptick' as a word?

YANBU. I predict an uptick in the annoyance of the uptick of the word 'uptick' being used.

you are clearly being unreasonable to be irked by the uptick of this word.

Give it time CyberNan, clearly uptick is currently fit for purpose and part of the "strategies" employed by the current commentators to suit their purpose, and 'uptick' might be fit for purpose, after all.

Although I may be UR to still try and get the word "strategies" into an irksome word thread (still trying after 10 years of trying ) - when everyone really meant "strategy".... I clearly haven't 'moved on' from that yet.

This is the very first time I have been aware of this word! What does it mean?

It basically means increase small - if you listen to any radio, audio, tv news, you'll be certain to hear it.

No, not in my comfort zone. Just off for a comfort break then I'll be back with some blue sky thinking.

I've never heard it and thought you meant uptake

@HateIsNotGood

It basically means increase small - if you listen to any radio, audio, tv news, you'll be certain to hear it.

Thank you! I shall keep my ears pinned so that I too will become adequately irked at the uptick of uptick

It annoys the shit out of me

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No it's definitely the word of the moment. Like 'gifted' and the nauseating phrase 'reach out'

Oh it’s drives me mad, hate it.

Along with New normal. Another over used work.

I first heard this word in the govt briefing, since then it's been more contagious than Covid-19.

Keep em 'pinned' people - you'll soon be irked now you know - until the next word of course.

whistles off, content

Never heard it!

Can I hate ‘ripped through’....? Please, just STOP SAYING IT!!!

It the sort of word that would be happily at home on a Bullshit word Bingo game a coworker and I played in marketing meetings.

Not heard it but would probably think they were saying ‘uptake’

Never heard it either

Also have ‘reached out’ ... 😡

We should drill down into the stats on the numericals of the uptick in uptick use.

Any “expert” on Covid on radio 4 will use this word at least once.Agree annoying. Other annoyances~

“In the middle of a global pandemic” - keep your hair on

Normal behaviour like going to a beach now described as “flocking” or “swarming”

I also find the word “shielding” annoying I know that is probably unfair but I do.

First time I've ever heard the word so it can't be used that much.

Never heard of it