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irritating new words

Pythagorean · 2020-07-19 22:01:06

I have noticed recently that some new, and to my mind , irritating, words are becoming increasingly prevalent,. Two examples ---- "get-go" instead of start, and "uptick" instead of increase. I have seen and heard these used on mainstream media now. I cringe when I hear them. :(

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#52 28-07-2020 10:23pm

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KaneToad wrote: »

Hoisted by his own leotard.

I'd like to see that .

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#53 28-07-2020 10:25pm

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#54 28-07-2020 10:48pm

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Pythagorean wrote: »

Even though not strictly new words, I find the new usage of "conversation" rather than debate or discussion.

That reminds me of 'narrative'...annoys me no end.

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#55 29-07-2020 2:27pm

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Takeaway

I've used it once or twice for the crack , dunno how prevalent it's getting

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#56 29-07-2020 6:05pm

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I hope you don't mean the perfectly acceptable take-away food.
Now being replaced by take-out and to-go.

You mean takeaway as in conclusion or implication I suppose.
Which reminds me of the awful "a big ask".

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#57 29-07-2020 6:05pm

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Cis this and cis that.

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