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Am I the only person who can't stand the word fanny?

148 replies

Useruser1212 · 11/12/2023 00:05

I find the word fanny ick and uncomfortable. I really cringe when people use it. It just sounds vile and reminds me of like a big fat builder fanny or something weird like that (I know, what is wrong with me!?) But seriously is anyone else the same?

What other words make you cringe??

OP posts:
stepintochristmas1 · 11/12/2023 00:31

Helendegenerate · 11/12/2023 00:24

I am not a huge errr fan. ☺

However there's a word I strongly dislike and it's

S C R O T U M

That is a horrible word , it just .. fits 😁

FatFatMary · 11/12/2023 00:31

I liked the Irn Bru advert: ”I’m going to call
her Fanny.”
“Aw, Fanny. Just
like your daddy.”

Ortila · 11/12/2023 00:34

"FatFatMary" 😄😄😄

DaizenShine · 11/12/2023 00:40

FatFatMary · 11/12/2023 00:31

I liked the Irn Bru advert: ”I’m going to call
her Fanny.”
“Aw, Fanny. Just
like your daddy.”

Ma mums a fanny. Granny was a fanny. She'll be joining a long line a fannies!

Kitkat1523 · 11/12/2023 00:44

BigFatBuilderFanny · 11/12/2023 00:21

I am shocked and appalled at the content of this discussion.

🤣🤣🤣

JockTamsonsBairns · 11/12/2023 00:47

I'm from Glasgow, so 'fanny' is common parlance as an insult. I would consider its usage quite vulgar in relation to a vagina.

Similarly, I'm quite used to the word 'cunt' being used as an affectionate term, so I'm not phased by it at all.

Babla · 11/12/2023 00:53

Westfacing · 11/12/2023 00:12

I don't like it - sounds vulgar!

Do builders have fannies?

😂

Babla · 11/12/2023 00:54

BigFatBuilderFanny · 11/12/2023 00:21

I am shocked and appalled at the content of this discussion.

😂😂

jemenfous37 · 11/12/2023 06:56

Don't mind fanny unless used in conjunction with 'pach'
Yes, I'm looking at you, USA 😀

Seadreamers · 11/12/2023 07:00

I know two women called this, both foreign-born and it’s their real name since birth. When one realised what this infers in the UK she changed her name. The other couldn’t care less.

Banrion · 11/12/2023 07:02

I hate it too. None of my friends use it. Most people I know say vag or vagina. I thought people don't use fanny much anymore. But when I do hear someone say it I'm shocked and I cringe.

ReginaTheEvilQueen · 11/12/2023 07:06

Useruser1212 · 11/12/2023 00:05

I find the word fanny ick and uncomfortable. I really cringe when people use it. It just sounds vile and reminds me of like a big fat builder fanny or something weird like that (I know, what is wrong with me!?) But seriously is anyone else the same?

What other words make you cringe??

Snap! Also Minge Confused

ChocolateCakeOverspill · 11/12/2023 07:07

I think it’s hilarious, especially all the childish jokes on ghosts. I also like the word cunt, only to describe people though, not as an anatomical term.

But I do also like bellend, dick, cock etc

Unless it’s racist or ableist I can’t really think of any words that I don’t like.

Loubelle70 · 11/12/2023 07:12

Ul different meaning but...Yes i cant stand it, weirdly i said it the other day. I dont like 'fart' either. I dont like the C swear word.

SweetFemaleAttitude · 11/12/2023 07:13

Fanny does not bother me at all. (North west).

I will use 'I've got an itchy fanny' etc.

My sister is having gynea issues and said her fanny had been violated.

It's quite normal here.

I cringe at twee words where fanny is replace by other female names. Minnie, lilly etc.

FaiIureToLunch · 11/12/2023 07:14

Don’t EVER move to Glasgow, ya fanny 😂

ohdamnitjanet · 11/12/2023 07:16

BigFatBuilderFanny · 11/12/2023 00:21

I am shocked and appalled at the content of this discussion.

😆 😆 😆

SunnieShine · 11/12/2023 07:17

Dinkydaisy1 · 11/12/2023 00:13

I hate the word arse. It sounds so ugly and crass to me. Bum and bottom are fine but arse gives me the absolute ick.

Bottom is the worst of the lot. 🤢

CornflakesOnTheSolesOfHerShoes · 11/12/2023 07:27

I don’t mind adults using it, but my sister’s taught her small daughters to say it as a child-friendly equivalent to willy, and I find that quite uncomfortable (though I realise that’s not logical!).

BoobyDazzler · 11/12/2023 07:34

tbh it’s one of my favourite words.

BlackberrySky · 11/12/2023 07:36

At my school, there was a board with the names of past head girls on it. We always giggled at the one from 1953 - Fanny Hole 😂. Many a photo was taken next to that board.....

Crishell · 11/12/2023 07:38

I prefer minge. Makes me laugh whenever I say it

PTSDBarbiegirl · 11/12/2023 10:24

Hate it and all the other hideous words for 'private parts' tits, fud, arse, bum, dick, cock, knob, balls, ball sack...... Barf.

Babla · 11/12/2023 11:00

Bottom is the worst of the lot. 🤢

What's up with bottom?!

YouBelongWithMe · 11/12/2023 11:03

ReginaTheEvilQueen · 11/12/2023 07:06

Snap! Also Minge Confused

Came on here to say minge. Awful.

I like fanny though. Both in a 'can you see my fanny?" and in a "stop fannying about " context

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