Words that other adults use that irritate you?

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Some examples that seem to irritate me (yes I know it’s totally irrational!).

First is someone calling the tumble dryer ‘the tumblee’ (written phonetically to explain how they pronounce it). Second is ‘homee’ rather than home. I know there is no reason for these to give me the rage but they do.

AIBU to feel irrationally annoyed? What words that other adults use give you the rage?

Boundaries ........belongs in the Planning Dept and the cricket field. Sounds so pompous when used to describe the imaginary force fields so many well meaning MIL's unwittingly penetrate.

I’ve laughed out loud at so many of these, I’ve given myself a wheeze on.

Now I’m worrying how many people are growling at my turns of phrase… aaargh I’m going now!

It’s a colloquial Northern term!

I'm not from your country. Still grates.

Most of what I've managed to read so far annoys the tits off me!

I HATE when people refer to me as sweetie!

Hi sweetie...
Aww sweetie...

Arghhhh fuck right off, I cringe and want to say shut the fuck up!

Also winner winner chicken dinner 🙄🙄🙄
And the worst one for me in a working environment, "close of play" this would tip me over the edge after a bad day 😂😂

I wince at 'Look...', 'listen..' when used at regular intervals.

We are talking so I'm already looking and listening! Or not, if I don't want to.
I know politicians esp Conservatives loves to do it which is also cringe, we are not children, don't artificially makes us pay attention.

*love

Or

On Faceache when someone says "hit me with your ideas, recommendations for"... aye I'll hit you all right!!
Then adds, "bonus points if you add a pic or link"
Bonus points? Shut up 🤪

The word 'delicious' I CANNOT. STAND!!!!!

Lovey, similar to sweetie.

@lilstarr99
@TDogsInHats

You may wish to read the recent lengthy thread in Pedants' Corner about aitch/haitch.
A bit of education is never a bad thing.

My (now former) friend calls her toddler daughter babes. My toes curled inside out every time. I hate kids being referred to as babe/babes, even though they technically are.

Date night
Cuppa
Frock

I have a friend who I really like. The only negative thing about her is that she refers to going to the GP as ‘going to the doccy’. I have to take a deep breath and remind myself of all her good qualities when she does it.

Quirky

Yikes
Hon
Gifted
Bathroom when meaning toilet
Chrimbo

People calling their pets 'My boy/My girl'. No, it's a bloody animal, not a child.

Like. I used to like 'like' until just about every person on the planet started sprinkling it round like flea confetti in every sentence.
Really rude swear words. Why?
'Going forwards'....

@MissChanandlerBong81 It’s not me, is it? I’m fond of saying “the dicky-docs” and I’m not ashamed.

Pinky for little finger

@Washeduponthebeach

People calling their pets 'My boy/My girl'. No, it's a bloody animal, not a child.

Nope.. you are most definitely mistaken. My nearly two year old fox red Labrador is, without question, my boy

Hubby , it makes my teeth itch !

Drinky Poos 😷

Plastic tat
No no- as in ‘it’s a no no’
Doggo
Pad (for house)
Ponio

When referring to partner “The Mr ❤️“ “Drinks with The Mr” bore off

We are pregnant!
Pop (as in that colour makes your eyes really pop)!
Yer! (Is that even a word?)
Holibobs
You know what I mean as an ending to every sentence!
Ta!
Motor instead of car!