Words that grate, words you hate.... - Page 4

Pursegrrl · May 25th, 2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nataliam1976

gee good to know Im not the only one anal retentive here

I'm the daughter of an English teacher, so proper grammar/spelling was de rigueur in the pursegrrl family household

. I'm not going to lose sleep (notice I didn't say LOOSE sleep) over a few typos/grammar boofups with me or others and I don't mind a little text speak in small doses like ITA or KWIM or LOL....but a few of those typo things really grind my gears.

Rediculous and beutiful....and loose instead of lose. There they are. My top 3

. Now, where did I put my BP meds again?

risingsun · May 25th, 2008, 01:34 PM

Problematic is a real word meaning doubtful or uncertain

Therapists sometimes use it to describe a patient's behavior when we don't want to say JPN [just plain nuts!]

Bella · May 25th, 2008, 01:42 PM

There are many, but one I can't stand to hear or see written here is prolly.

It's PROBABLY folks!!!!!

.....oh that made me think of one more, supposebly. Ugh, I hear people say that all the time.

Compass Rose · May 25th, 2008, 01:45 PM

Supposably......

luvpurses24 · May 25th, 2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ImASadGiraffe

And I really don't think it's that hard to figure out when to use "there", "they're", or "their" appropriately.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pursegrrl

I'm the daughter of an English teacher, so proper grammar/spelling was de rigueur in the pursegrrl family household

. I'm not going to lose sleep (notice I didn't say LOOSE sleep) over a few typos/grammar boofups with me or others and I don't mind a little text speak in small doses like ITA or KWIM or LOL....but a few of those typo things really grind my gears.

Rediculous and beutiful....and loose instead of lose. There they are. My top 3

. Now, where did I put my BP meds again?

There, their & they're get me too.

Add "it's" and "its" to that list. Oy...

nataliam1976 · May 25th, 2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pursegrrl

I'm the daughter of an English teacher, so proper grammar/spelling was de rigueur in the pursegrrl family household

. I'm not going to lose sleep (notice I didn't say LOOSE sleep) over a few typos/grammar boofups with me or others and I don't mind a little text speak in small doses like ITA or KWIM or LOL....but a few of those typo things really grind my gears.

Rediculous and beutiful....and loose instead of lose. There they are. My top 3

. Now, where did I put my BP meds again?

Im a language teacher

( well education not career wise). Mystery solved.

wordbox · May 25th, 2008, 02:20 PM

I'm just going to agree with most of what's been posted. "Moist" (gross!), Warsh/Warshington, irregardless, gay as an insult, "could care less," etc.

I will also add that I hate when people say "for all intensive purposes" instead of "for all intents and purposes."

chag · May 25th, 2008, 02:58 PM

just wondering here.... I keep seeing the omfg all over the place. Do people really say it out loud? I mean I would be afraid of being hit by lightening or something

Irishgal · May 25th, 2008, 03:05 PM

Here are some:
"I had boughten" (no, it's "I bought" or "I have purchased")
"I had went to the store"
"I was bidden on E-bay"
People who start their conversation with "It's like, you know"
"I just got here right now"
and yes Chag, OMFG makes me wince.

and one of my PF favorites was a post that contained: "I have more smartness than most guys so they don't stay around me"

Lvbabydoll · May 25th, 2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nataliam1976

If i see rEdiculous on this board one more time, i will seriously have a nervous breakdown.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImASadGiraffe

And I really don't think it's that hard to figure out when to use "there", "they're", or "their" appropriately.

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Originally Posted by Pursegrrl

and loose instead of lose.

Ahh I know!! And..
tomarrow instead of "tomorrow"
supposably instead of "supposedly"
georgeous instead of "gorgeous"

And on here, just anything that's constantly alternating capital and lowercase letters. LyKe OmG lOoK wHaT i JuSt BrOuGhT!!! (that took FOREVER for me to do, how people type entire posts like that, I have no idea).

Vegas Long Legs · May 25th, 2008, 03:12 PM

Swearing in general. Use efing or f-ing, if you have to get a point across. But never the whole F word.
Leave God & his son out of all sentences that aren't specifically about them.

scarlett_2005 · May 25th, 2008, 03:18 PM

Mispronunciation drives me insane. People who pronounce Italian "eyetalian", my mil does this and it drives me crazy.

I've always hated the word, nook. I don't know why, I just cringe when I hear it.

ShimmaPuff · May 25th, 2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by louis loves fendi 818

I HATE when people use GAY as a negative adjective!l.

So do I, because it makes no sense. To say someone is gay may be an accurate or inaccurate description of their sexual preference, but it is no way an insult, and to apply it to anything other than a sentient being makes no sense in any context, so all you end up with is an indication of homophobia and bigotry on the part of the speaker, and a sentence or phrase stripped not only of of its intended meaning, but any meaning at all!

kmh1190 · May 25th, 2008, 03:47 PM

I hate when people use non words like "conversate".

CuriousGeorge · May 25th, 2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lvbabydoll

tomarrow instead of "tomorrow"

Guilty

I know I spell it wrong EVERYTIME, but it's so hard for me to stop. hahaha, sorry.

May 25th, 2008, 01:34 PM	#47
risingsun Member Location: Virginia	Re: Words that grate, words you hate.... Problematic is a real word meaning doubtful or uncertain Therapists sometimes use it to describe a patient's behavior when we don't want to say JPN [just plain nuts!] __________________ On a bag ban

May 25th, 2008, 01:42 PM	#48
Bella just Bella	Re: Words that grate, words you hate.... There are many, but one I can't stand to hear or see written here is prolly. It's PROBABLY folks!!!!! .....oh that made me think of one more, supposebly. Ugh, I hear people say that all the time. Last edited by Bella; May 25th, 2008 at 02:03 PM.

May 25th, 2008, 01:45 PM	#49
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May 25th, 2008, 02:20 PM	#52
wordbox spay, neuter, adopt! Location: The North Pole	Re: Words that grate, words you hate.... I'm just going to agree with most of what's been posted. "Moist" (gross!), Warsh/Warshington, irregardless, gay as an insult, "could care less," etc. I will also add that I hate when people say "for all intensive purposes" instead of "for all intents and purposes." __________________ "This is your life, and it's ending one minute at a time." Wish List: * Ignes Sofia (Midi?) * another Tano Boogie Bucket * Rebecca Minkoff Matinee, MAM * more Marc Jacobs! * MbMJ London Bus Tote Bag

May 25th, 2008, 02:58 PM	#53
chag Member	Re: Words that grate, words you hate.... just wondering here.... I keep seeing the omfg all over the place. Do people really say it out loud? I mean I would be afraid of being hit by lightening or something __________________

May 25th, 2008, 03:05 PM	#54
Irishgal I run with scissors Location: Treasure Island	Re: Words that grate, words you hate.... Here are some: "I had boughten" (no, it's "I bought" or "I have purchased") "I had went to the store" "I was bidden on E-bay" People who start their conversation with "It's like, you know" "I just got here right now" and yes Chag, OMFG makes me wince. and one of my PF favorites was a post that contained: "I have more smartness than most guys so they don't stay around me" __________________ Ten thousand blessings to all of our furry friends who are in need of prayers. May they be comfortable, healthy, and blessed with joy and companionship. May their eyes shine brightly and may they know that they are loved.

May 25th, 2008, 03:12 PM	#56
Vegas Long Legs Member Location: Las Vegas	Re: Words that grate, words you hate.... Swearing in general. Use efing or f-ing, if you have to get a point across. But never the whole F word. Leave God & his son out of all sentences that aren't specifically about them. __________________ Planning next voyage! Oct/Nov '08 Last edited by Vegas Long Legs; May 25th, 2008 at 03:15 PM.

May 25th, 2008, 03:18 PM	#57
scarlett_2005 Crazy 4 LV Location: USA	Re: Words that grate, words you hate.... Mispronunciation drives me insane. People who pronounce Italian "eyetalian", my mil does this and it drives me crazy. I've always hated the word, nook. I don't know why, I just cringe when I hear it. __________________ I did it, I lost all my baby weight!

May 25th, 2008, 03:47 PM	#59
kmh1190 Too many flip-flops! Location: Northern California/Central Valley	Re: Words that grate, words you hate.... I hate when people use non words like "conversate". __________________ Banned-Can look but cannot buy/touchDefinitely !! Tano Fall Haul: Boogie Bucket (blueberry), Minilisa (raspberry and truffle), Sex Bomb (pomegranate), Glitterati (black)