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Flyinggeese1 · 04/08/2021 12:03

OK so this is not about improper use etc. More that there seems to have been a recent explosion of the use of this adjective on Mumsnet.

I’ve just seen it used to describe Crocs on S & B so maybe this is about misuse after all!

Does anyone else notice words like this that seem to increase in use for no apparent reason?

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ILoveShula · 04/08/2021 12:53

I thought that everything was stunning or gorgeous these days.

Talking of footware, I came hear to bear my sole about the heals on sandles.

Flyinggeese1 · 04/08/2021 13:06

Ha! Yes footwear seems to be a particular hotbed.

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ILoveShula · 04/08/2021 13:17

I've been tempted to list things on ebay as just Stunning or Gorgeous or Stunning and Gorgeous without size info or anything.

I was looking for a pair of brogues and most of the items weren't brogues. They were flat lace-up shoes.

ILoveShula · 04/08/2021 13:24

The crocs did look nice.
The trouble with pretty sandals is that most of us don't have pretty feet.

Flyinggeese1 · 04/08/2021 22:08

It’s everywhere! I don’t mind the word at all but it’s just… everywhere.

‘Pretty’ is the new ‘stunning’.

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ILoveShula · 04/08/2021 22:22

I've not noticed but I will now. Smile

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