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Words/phrases you never say…

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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:
DiscoBeat · 19/04/2023 17:24

Not gonna lie
That annoys me too - also 'to be honest'.

80sMum · 19/04/2023 17:27

Fur baby
Hubby
Passed (instead of died)
Angel baby
Rainbow baby

Georgeandzippyzoo · 19/04/2023 17:32

Oh god! .'Fur Baby' I have a dog who is a much loved member of the family but he is most definitely not a fur baby! And I know people who DO use this.
Yummy especially with mummy ,.and adults should def not use the terms mummy and daddy , I used to cringe every time Prince Charles said it!

Hun and besties also annoy me (or do they make me cross? 😉 )

I think a lot if language seems to becoming 'infantile' as in its spoken in terms you might use with a very young child but now it's everyday between adults!

rattlinbog · 19/04/2023 19:17

Hesma · 19/04/2023 17:04

My almost 5 year old… they’re 4 FFS!!!!!

I don't mind this as there's a huge difference between just 4 and nearly 5. Better than 58 months!!!

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