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Words/phrases you never say…

179 replies

Hairybaker · 24/10/2022 11:25

I see a lot of language on mumsnet and other places that I just can’t imaging myself ever writing/saying.

Some that spring to mind:

Batshit crazy
Yummy
Hubby
Super (as in “that was super tasty”)

All of the above make me shudder. What words/terms do you see used a lot that would never come out of your mouth?!

OP posts:
Lansonmaid · 24/10/2022 11:28

Only X more sleeps until........I really dislike that phrase.
Holibobs

Hairybaker · 24/10/2022 11:30

Ooh yes “sleeps”… why not just say “x days until”?!

OP posts:
Everydaywheniwakeup · 24/10/2022 11:33

I cannot bear "little man".

neverbeenskiing · 24/10/2022 11:35

"Reach out". Makes me cringe every time.

KimberleyClark · 24/10/2022 11:35

I’m incapable of writing could of/should of.

neverbeenskiing · 24/10/2022 11:36

Also the use of "boob" as a verb.

VeniVidiWeeWee · 24/10/2022 11:37

The ick

IamSmarticus · 24/10/2022 11:42

Hahaha I was only thinking this morning after reading a thread on here that I never ever say 'super' Grin

I also never say 'cross' as in It made me really cross

toastedcat · 24/10/2022 11:42

I described someone as having "yummy eyes" the other day and immediately cringed at myself. Yum and yummy are wedged in my vocabulary. I absolutely detest when people say "om nom nom" and fear that yum may give others the same reaction 😅

SunshineLollipopsAndRainbows · 24/10/2022 11:42

Famalam gives me the rage! Although perhaps other people get annoyed by “ the rage” lol 🤣
” I turned around to her & I said….”. My friend told me his Dad’s hilarious response to this phrase :- “ What are you an f …ing ballet dancer?”!!! 🤣

Howeverdoyouneedme · 24/10/2022 11:43

Little man is terrible

Begoniasforever · 24/10/2022 11:43

Calling yourself mummy when no child is near. Saying everything is lush.

Cyshion · 24/10/2022 11:45

Bits

londongals · 24/10/2022 11:46

Reach out
Like
Kinda
Wu
Wassup
Sup
Hey
Bro
Sis
Cool

Cyshion · 24/10/2022 11:48

I love the bones of...

I was today years old when

Sorted out the kids

MmHmm · 24/10/2022 11:53

"Grim" Hmm

Hairybaker · 24/10/2022 12:01

just Thought of another; belly/belly ache. Surely it’s tummy or stomach?!

OP posts:
GucciBear · 24/10/2022 12:02

Overly. Hubby, Should of. Guys. Brew. Shot (instead of injection) makes me think of injured animals, Majorly. Wait time instead of waiting time. Can I get a coffee? Fur baby - never heard this being said but it is ghastly. Many more when I can think of them! May well post again.!

xogossipgirlxo · 24/10/2022 12:02

Hairybaker · 24/10/2022 11:30

Ooh yes “sleeps”… why not just say “x days until”?!

Bubbles, instead of prosecco/champagne.

xogossipgirlxo · 24/10/2022 12:02

Sorry, not sure why I quoted your post🤐

1Dream · 24/10/2022 13:05

Im sure there are more but so far;
-Fuming
-Gives me the rage
-Adults calling their parents mummy or daddy
-"I didn't want to read and run"

Marigoldandivy · 24/10/2022 13:13

Holibobs, should of, I borrowed him (instead of lent), om nom nom, lush, rainbow bridge, fur baby, chimkin ( according to Facebook memes, this is how dogs ‘ pronounce’ the word chicken), ‘like’ when used to mean nothing at all. 😫😫😫

PixieLaLa · 24/10/2022 13:15

Reaching out
Calling someone out
Be kind
Amazeballs

TheGrimSqueakersFlea · 24/10/2022 13:21

Gosh

MarpleFan · 24/10/2022 13:24

Should of/would of
I was sat
Pukka
Moist
Literally (when it's literally not)
Let's circle back
YOLO/FOMO etc.
Totes

Oh I could carry on for hours with this!

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