krista
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Post by krista on Jun 1, 2011 22:11:14 GMT -5
I was cruising our "Favorite Words" thread on here and I couldn't currently think of any of my favorites...instead, all of my least favorite words came to mind: -Moist: I literally think this is one of the most disgusting words on the planet. I don't like what it could refer to, whether or not the meaning is sexual in nature, or how it is pronounced. -Bringing: For some reason, I'm unable to say this word properly. I always get stuck on the last "G" and I end up getting a gob of spit stuck in my mouth. Classy. -Like: The overly used and brother of the word "um." If you don't know what you're going to say, take a moment to collect your thoughts instead of trying to speak and think at the same time. I get completely irritated when people use "like" after every three words or so. I know I'm not perfect and I've certainly used it a few times, but I've also become aware of not using "filler" words when in thought. What are some of your least favorite words?  |
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Post by Dodger Thirteen on Jun 1, 2011 22:21:37 GMT -5
Neither of my least favourite words are appropriate in this context, but suffice it to say that one starts with "c" and the other starts with "n."
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Post by onlyaworkingtitle on Jun 1, 2011 22:27:14 GMT -5
-Moist: I literally think this is one of the most disgusting words on the planet. I don't like what it could refer to, whether or not the meaning is sexual in nature, or how it is pronounced. I had a friend in high school who freaked out over the word "moist" -- whenever you said it, she would shiver and (generally) hit you. She also hated the word "orange," and I can't say I'm terribly fond of that one, either. Or the color. Or the fruit. Which reminds me -- "membranes." I hate that one. Don't know why. Just do. Ugh. |
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Post by onlyaworkingtitle on Jun 1, 2011 22:27:41 GMT -5
Neither of my least favourite words are appropriate in this context, but suffice it to say that one starts with "c" and the other starts with "n." Ditto. |
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Post by callmeishmael on Jun 1, 2011 22:28:59 GMT -5
-Moist: I literally think this is one of the most disgusting words on the planet. I don't like what it could refer to, whether or not the meaning is sexual in nature, or how it is pronounced. What a shame. How else do you describe a good cake? I don't have least favorite words, I think each word has its own time and place to be used, and I'm not one to judge them. Even the horribly offensive words I think have their specific times to be used successfully by certain people. I do dislike how much I say certain words though, "like" is the killer. I was sitting in my British Lit class and the most intelligent girl in the class was saying the word every other sentence. Usually I find it to be a marker for unintelligence, but I think it is largely due to the geographic area where I live. I also say "dude" way too much, and to describe anything and everything. However, I'm not ashamed of my dude-age. |
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Post by tastyink on Jun 1, 2011 22:36:28 GMT -5
I also hate the word moist.
Knob is another on I can't stand.
I have to comment, I do say "like" a lot. It's something I do so I don't stutter which is waaay more embarrassing.
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Post by cyanea on Jun 1, 2011 22:56:03 GMT -5
I like, second your like hatred of the word like.
Listening to people in my classes talk...I want to hit them. It's ear grating.
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krista
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Post by krista on Jun 1, 2011 23:28:37 GMT -5
-Moist: I literally think this is one of the most disgusting words on the planet. I don't like what it could refer to, whether or not the meaning is sexual in nature, or how it is pronounced. What a shame. How else do you describe a good cake? I also say "dude" way too much, and to describe anything and everything. However, I'm not ashamed of my dude-age. I usually describe a good cake as delicious  I only use the term "dude" when I'm with my guy friends. I figure it is because they also overly use it, but I quite enjoy the word! |
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Post by krista on Jun 1, 2011 23:30:39 GMT -5
-Moist: I literally think this is one of the most disgusting words on the planet. I don't like what it could refer to, whether or not the meaning is sexual in nature, or how it is pronounced. I had a friend in high school who freaked out over the word "moist" -- whenever you said it, she would shiver and (generally) hit you. She also hated the word "orange," and I can't say I'm terribly fond of that one, either. Or the color. Or the fruit. Which reminds me -- "membranes." I hate that one. Don't know why. Just do. Ugh. I personally don't like the word orange because nothing can rhyme with it. I wouldn't consider myself a writer or a poet, but I just find the word to be too high-and-mighty with its limitations MEMBRANES! Yes! All I can think of is slime and disgusting imagery related to high school dissections. Those were the days. |
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Post by Silva on Jun 1, 2011 23:30:46 GMT -5
I despise the word grotesque. It makes me think of writhing worms and such, and I'm not sure why.
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Post by callmeishmael on Jun 1, 2011 23:48:22 GMT -5
I usually describe a good cake as delicious I only use the term "dude" when I'm with my guy friends. I figure it is because they also overly use it, but I quite enjoy the word! Seriously? How else do you describe cake that isn't dried out, but is fluffy and moist, without using the word moist? I couldn't even explain what I wanted to say without using the word. I could never hate the term simply because it's so useful to me. I've gotten to the point where I call chicks dudes as well. I've actually been called a sexist for calling a girl a chick. It's just part of who I am, but people get so offended sometimes. Dude is a cover-all term for excitement, referring to someone else, or lack of anything else to say. I feel privileged that I can say it without being a poser Socal kid though. |
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Post by krista on Jun 1, 2011 23:53:48 GMT -5
I usually describe a good cake as delicious I only use the term "dude" when I'm with my guy friends. I figure it is because they also overly use it, but I quite enjoy the word! Seriously? How else do you describe cake that isn't dried out, but is fluffy and moist, without using the word moist? I couldn't even explain what I wanted to say without using the word. I could never hate the term simply because it's so useful to me. I've gotten to the point where I call chicks dudes as well. I've actually been called a sexist for calling a girl a chick. It's just part of who I am, but people get so offended sometimes. Dude is a cover-all term for excitement, referring to someone else, or lack of anything else to say. I feel privileged that I can say it without being a poser Socal kid though. Like I said, I would basically use any (and every) other word to describe the cake. Normally when a cake is in front of me I eat it anyway so I don't really think about describing it! ;D The word just sends shivers down my spine. I try to avoid it at all costs. I don't think that the term "dude" should be sexist or that you should be sexist for calling a girl "dude." I feel like the term itself can be used with any gender, or most situations, for that matter. I just wouldn't call any of my students "dude." That's where I draw my line. |
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Post by Dodger Thirteen on Jun 2, 2011 0:23:43 GMT -5
It surprises me when people say they hate a word because...well, I value all words. Even those words that I alluded to above (no, I will not say them) have value, though not very good. I don't believe in restricting my vocabulary, either.
And what is up with people and the word "moist?" I just don't get it.
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Post by Silva on Jun 2, 2011 0:42:24 GMT -5
It surprises me when people say they hate a word because...well, I value all words. Even those words that I alluded to above (no, I will not say them) have value, though not very good. I don't believe in restricting my vocabulary, either. And what is up with people and the word "moist?" I just don't get it. Well, when a word reminds you of writhing worms (AKA, the word grotesque), it's hard to appreciate its value. I'm not sure what it is with moist either, though. |
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Post by onlyaworkingtitle on Jun 2, 2011 0:56:59 GMT -5
What a shame. How else do you describe a good cake? This cake is great, so delicious and moist. /nerd. |
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