A...bit

[Fuzzynavel101]

This has probably cropped up before, but I have increasingly noticed that people seem to drop the space between ‘a’ and the following word (particularly if short). So a bit becomes abit, a lot becomes alot. Can’t think of other examples, but sure there are. Just not sure where it seems to be coming from?

Yes! It drives me nuts.
But not nearly as much as the ubiquitous aswell

Oh yes, and incase...

I feel the need to share this post from Hyperbole and a Half - now I smile when I see someone write 'alot' instead of grinding my teeth in anger!

hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.co.uk/2010/04/alot-is-better-than-you-at-everything.html?m=1

OP, you need a space after the ellipsis in the title.

Hoisted by the own pedantic petard!

MY own! It’s early, I need more coffee...

I haven't seen this but they are obviously trailblazers! My English teacher used to tell me off for writing alright instead of all right - but it's acceptable now (I think!)