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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?

OP posts:
Abhannmor · 02/03/2025 15:33

Wreaked as the past tense of Wreak. It's not wrong ....just sounds weird and rhymes with Reeked. Please use Wrought 😭

CatsWhiskerz · 02/03/2025 15:33

The phrase 'eyes on stalks' 😵‍💫
Gusset
Boobs, boobie or boobage
Flaccid
Clunge
🤢

Gonksmum · 02/03/2025 16:48

Some PPs have mentioned:

Panties (argh!)
Stinky ( bit too American ( sorry!) and seems to have replaced " smelly". Don't mind " stink" though, oddly.
Eateries
Moniker
Doggo ( the horror!)
Sweet treats
Belly
"Welcome(d) a baby"
To "offer" food items

DemelzaandRoss · 02/03/2025 18:47

I hate the word ‘turd’.
It’s just so lower deck.
Also as a pp mentioned, ‘dump’ & ‘shit’.
My mother was a bit like Hyacinth B’ucket, so that’s probably why!!

DancingCactusFlower · 02/03/2025 19:06

Toenail

FNDandme · 02/03/2025 19:18

Moist 😬

PassingStranger · 02/03/2025 22:09

Stench, poonami.

MasterBeth · 02/03/2025 22:12

DancingCactusFlower · 02/03/2025 19:06

Toenail

Wha..?

PassingStranger · 02/03/2025 22:17

KnobbingtonKnobberson · 28/08/2023 20:28

I know of someone who married a Mr.Smellie and took his name. Absolutely mindboggling.

'Hello my name is Jane Smellie'

There was someone. Olive Smelt. Did she?

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