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I hate the word 'stink'. What words do you hate for no real reason?

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wellthatsfuckedup · 27/08/2023 18:33

I dunno if it's just because I dislike it so much, but 'stink' or 'stinky' or 'stinking' seems to be written regularly on different posts. I hate it and no idea why really it's just a word Grin

It's not even like it evokes an unpleasant memory, like of an awful odour or something. I have no logical reason for my not liking the word. Maybe just the way the k looks kind of sharp at the end, and abruptly finishes the word? And of course it does mean and unpleasant thing, whereas the word 'slink' does not necessarily...See, I told you it made no sense.

Also, belly. Again I can't really say why I don't like this word. I don't have such a violent dislike as in I don't mind other people using it, but would never use it myself.

What words do you hate for totally illogical reasons?

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Fleurt13 · 28/08/2023 22:51

Beverage! My husband knows I hate this word, but he still asks whether I want a 'hot beverage'. Awful! He does it on purpose. Aaagh!

Wingedharpy · 29/08/2023 03:22

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 28/08/2023 21:46

Where do you stand on "drawers" or "breeks" ?
Grin

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Drawers/draws are OK.
Breeks are just perfect.
DH was a Scotsman and always wore breeks😁.

RegimentalSturgeon · 29/08/2023 05:15

Toasty
Smalls, for undergarments
Toddler
Flavoursome, tasty, mouthfeel
Chubby, chub rub
Busty
Bubbly
Cosy, comfy
Dessert
Journey, except to mean actual travel
Sporty

So many…

NowWhattt · 29/08/2023 06:54

KnobbingtonKnobberson · 27/08/2023 23:00

I always imagine that the kind of person who objects to referring to children as 'kids' must be extremely formal and buttoned up.

Not at all. Quite the contrary actually but I happen to be professionally trained with children and work with them.

Never once have I or anyone else I know in that capacity referred to them as ‘ kids’.
They are not goats.

We refer to them as children in class and most definitely not as kids.

As you were.

NowWhattt · 29/08/2023 06:56

NotMadeOfStone · 28/08/2023 20:14

'Offer' when related to food - so insufferably smug and I've only ever heard it used on MN.

We always offer crudités before a meal. If the children finish their meal we'll offer fresh fruit.

Offer? Fuck off. I don't offer. I make the tea and they can eat it or find themselves hungry around 9pm.

😂

Abracadabra12345 · 29/08/2023 07:26

Shitshow

Hate it and it's used quite a lot on MN though fortunately I don't hear it in RL

caramacyears · 29/08/2023 08:52

Another wretch for 'panties' 🤮

caramacyears · 29/08/2023 08:56

WeeOrcadian · 27/08/2023 22:11

Panties

It makes my fucking teeth itch

Ha ha

caramacyears · 29/08/2023 09:10

NotMadeOfStone · 28/08/2023 20:14

'Offer' when related to food - so insufferably smug and I've only ever heard it used on MN.

We always offer crudités before a meal. If the children finish their meal we'll offer fresh fruit.

Offer? Fuck off. I don't offer. I make the tea and they can eat it or find themselves hungry around 9pm.

😂😂

WickedSerious · 29/08/2023 09:10

Snack.

DP's mum is the only person I know who says it,I don't know if it's the word itself or the way she says it but it makes me want to scream.

caramacyears · 29/08/2023 09:16

Wingedharpy · 28/08/2023 12:12

Panties.

Pants, knickers or even kecks, if you must, are all fine.
Just no panties please.

Kecks is best

caffelattetogo · 29/08/2023 09:37

Portion
Lump sum
Smelly
Spending money

bridgetreilly · 29/08/2023 09:39

Beverage

NeverDropYourMooncup · 29/08/2023 09:41

Trouser and lip/anything clothes or makeup related that naturally comes in multiples. Whilst you're doing your utmost to sound as worldly wise and sartorially knowledgeable as possible, are you absolutely sure you've got one leg and arse cheek covered in fabric and put half of your lipstick on? It's a bold fashion statement if you have, but otherwise, you're just being a pompous twat.

bridgetreilly · 29/08/2023 09:42

Or is it "draws"?

No. And ‘draws’ when it should be ‘drawers’ makes me seethe.

Draws is a verb. Drawers is a noun. There should be no confusion.

YeahIsaidit · 29/08/2023 09:45

bridgetreilly · 29/08/2023 09:42

Or is it "draws"?

No. And ‘draws’ when it should be ‘drawers’ makes me seethe.

Draws is a verb. Drawers is a noun. There should be no confusion.

I often wish there was a "like" button similar to Facebook for posts, I agree with you entirely. It's up there with brought, instead of bought for me.

KnobbingtonKnobberson · 29/08/2023 09:52

NowWhattt · 29/08/2023 06:54

Not at all. Quite the contrary actually but I happen to be professionally trained with children and work with them.

Never once have I or anyone else I know in that capacity referred to them as ‘ kids’.
They are not goats.

We refer to them as children in class and most definitely not as kids.

As you were.

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I'm unconvinced.

Georgeandzippyzoo · 29/08/2023 09:55

FoxtrotOscarFoxtrotOscar · 27/08/2023 18:48

@wellthatsfuckedup
Supper: there's just something so pretentious about it. Can't explain but it has a bad effect on me!

Supper , for me, is in my pj's having tea /toast/cereal, watching TV, feeling cosy before I go to bed.
However if it refers to uppercrust society sitting around a posh dining table, having a full 3 course dinner, being served as in Miss Marple stories, I find extremely pretentious!

toadasoda · 29/08/2023 10:29

Scuttle

Smear

JenniferBarkley · 29/08/2023 10:50

bridgetreilly · 29/08/2023 09:42

Or is it "draws"?

No. And ‘draws’ when it should be ‘drawers’ makes me seethe.

Draws is a verb. Drawers is a noun. There should be no confusion.

That's the joke she was making, there are many threads on here about the pronunciation of the word drawers.

sandcastleart · 29/08/2023 11:37

Portion
Slice
Schlong

Makinguseofthethingsthatwefind · 29/08/2023 12:40

guiltyfeethavegotnorythym · 27/08/2023 19:15

I hate the word slum as it conjures horrible images of poor people in times gone by who lived in awful conditions . Even worse the word is making a comeback to describe some of todays housing and some LL .

Times gone by ? 🤨 Millions of people around the world are still living in slums.

Scaryghost · 29/08/2023 13:24

When I hear men say ‘I need a dump/shit’ that’s horrible on every level.

Abhannmor · 29/08/2023 13:28

Wreaked. Not wrong just ugly and unnecessary. It's a homophone of ' reeked' as well.

You don't see a 'wreaked iron" gate. You never feel ' over wreaked '.

Wrought I say !!

Abhannmor · 29/08/2023 13:43

GrandHighPoohbah · 27/08/2023 18:55

Oh yes, there are quite a few journo ones now I think of it : uptick, revellers, blaze, scorcher....

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Moniker is an Irish traveller word. Like bloke

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