Gooblink Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Of course, unless my breath rivals catfish bait, it should be "bated" breath. Did the title "pique" or "peak" your interest? Do you shop in store "isles" or "aisles"? Those are some homophones I consistently see misspelled on the internet. I know I'm guilty - when I haven't edited properly or, in some cases, am simply ignorant of the fact I'm using the wrong word. How about you? Can you add any to the list that you see consistently misused or trip you up? Reply hear, please. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Eye don't understand what ewe our talking about.:confused::tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Irregardless. People have insisted on mispronouncing that word so much that is has become part of the American lexicon. But it makes me cringe every time I hear/see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 plane jane - your funny its nice two sea you hear :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springmama Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I like to browse craigslist for vintage singer sewing machines and I see the old treadle machines described as having petals or peddles all the time. It makes me chuckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saille Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I have a spelling checker. It came with my pea sea. It plane lee marks four my revue Miss steaks aye can knot sea. Eye ran this poem threw it, Your sure reel glad two no. Its vary polished in it's weigh. My checker tolled me sew. A checker is a bless sing, It freeze yew lodes of thyme. It helps me right awl stiles two reed, And aides me when I rime. Each frays come posed up on my screen eye trussed too bee a joule. The checker pours o'er every word To cheque sum spelling rule. Bee fore a veiling checker's Hour spelling mite decline, And if we're lacks oar have a laps, We wood bee maid too wine. Butt now bee cause my spelling Is checked with such grate flair, Their are no fault's with in my cite, Of nun eye am a ware. Now spelling does knot phase me, It does knot bring a tier. My pay purrs awl due glad den With wrapped word's fare as hear. To rite with care is quite a feet Of witch won should be proud, And wee mussed dew the best wee can, Sew flaw's are knot aloud. Sow ewe can sea why aye dew prays, Such soft wear four pea seas, And why eye brake in two averse Buy righting too pleas. -- Sauce Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I like to browse craigslist for vintage singer sewing machines and I see the old treadle machines described as having petals or peddles all the time. It makes me chuckle. Likewise, I giggle when people write that they saw something that made them "shutter.":) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 :lol: I saw your title and thought "It should really read 'bated' but I won't be the spelling police today." Then I clicked on it just to see what you were awaiting so anxiously and had a nice giggle! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Rein and reign. I've seen many people say they reigned themselves in and I always have to think about that. I reign in my own little world, but I rein myself in most the time. Then, you type that word many times and it just looks wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I was hoping I could come up with some good ones for you, but I'm a frayed knot (insert groan). wether and whether here and hear bear and bare affect and effect spayed and spade (which leads to spaded female dogs) principle and principal site and sight complement and compliment It stops my eyes cold when I'm reading and I come across a misused homonym. I have to take a moment to revel in the altered meaning..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Oh my gosh, y'all are cracking me up! I definitely let out a grown on the frayed knot won LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Is it bear with me or bare with me? I also have think about whether and weather, but I usually get it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 LOL I read this thread then checked my email where I got a message requesting that my dd's soccer team members wear white shirts today so they can wear pennies. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I keep seeing "peek" and "peak" mixed up and it drives. me. BONKERS. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 :lol: I saw your title and thought "It should really read 'bated' but I won't be the spelling police today." Then I clicked on it just to see what you were awaiting so anxiously and had a nice giggle! Thanks! :lol::lol: This is exactly what happened to me! "should be bated... grumble, I'll ignore it and find out what she's waiting for..." :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 The Eggcorn Database may be of interest. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Oh my gosh, y'all are cracking me up! I definitely let out a grown on the frayed knot won LOL! I know a joke about a frayed knot that used to be a string. The one that really bothers me: I would of gone with you....:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Someone posted a listing on craigslist last week for an armwa and I groan everytime I read Chester Draws and Rod Iron Mirrow :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaS Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I giggle every time my friend says something in a mute point. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Someone posted a listing on craigslist last week for an armwa and I groan everytime I read Chester Draws and Rod Iron Mirrow :001_huh: :lol: I didn't know what these were until I said them a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 :lol: I didn't know what these were until I said them a few times. The "Armwa" really took me a while to figure out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 The "Armwa" really took me a while to figure out. I got the armwa. It was the rod iron that took a moment to figure out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I got the armwa. It was the rod iron that took a moment to figure out. I'm still not sure what it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I think it is wrought iron, right? If not, I have no idea what rod iron means LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I'm guessing wrought iron. I wonder what causes this. Is it a regional thing, say maybe an accent that causes a "warped" pronunciation which in turn produces a warped phonetic spelling? Or is it a simple lack of education? Or something else entirely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 I'm guessing wrought iron. I wonder what causes this. Is it a regional thing, say maybe an accent that causes a "warped" pronunciation which in turn produces a warped phonetic spelling? Or is it a simple lack of education? Or something else entirely? Yeah, I think it's phonetic spelling from people who spent their youth with bars of soap in their mouths. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Your topic was glaring at me. I had to click on it, despite being irritated at the misuse of "baited" :D. Imagine my surprise to find this! The thing that makes my dh INSANE is "I could care less". He always wants to respond with, "Really? How much less?". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Your topic was glaring at me. I had to click on it, despite being irritated at the misuse of "baited" :D. Imagine my surprise to find this! The thing that makes my dh INSANE is "I could care less". He always wants to respond with, "Really? How much less?". I wonder how many people will ignore me because they think I'm an idiot? (Instead of waiting long enough for me to prove it!) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Speaking of 'could care less.' I think we could start a whole 'nother thread on misstated or misused idioms. A few years ago, I wrote a short piece about the phrase "Get my goat," and how it doesn't make sense to get someone's goat, but it would make sense to get someone's goad. Every day I get no less than 10 hits on my website from folks searching for "get your goat" or "get my goad." Apparently, there are many people in the world who wonder the same thing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Not a homophone, but it makes me cringe when people use "walla" when they mean "voilà ". I don't care if they use "voila" instead, as I'm usually too lazy to figure out how to get an accented character in an online form. One blog that I read used "walla", and in the same entry stated that she knew that it's really "voila", but that she will continue to use "walla" because she likes how it irritates people. :confused: I would think someone who enjoys blogging and wants people to like her blog wouldn't be interested in irritating her visitors. Or at the very least would keep that little tidbit to herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 It bugs me to see "cirriculum," especially on a homeschool board. Fortunately, it has been a while since I've seen that one. I have seen a lot of folks confusing accept/except and affect/effect lately. Then I think about all the typos I make, and don't say anything! GardenMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Another one is pore (as a verb) or pour. As I pore over the document. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in TN Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I saw a listing for a truck a couple of days ago. Nice truck, just needed new roaders. :001_rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Irregardless. People have insisted on mispronouncing that word so much that is has become part of the American lexicon. But it makes me cringe every time I hear/see it. Sometimes I put a wee pause b/t ir and respective so that ppl will think I'm going to say irregardless. Isn't that knotty? I group all homeschoolers together ir . . . respective of degree of socialization impairment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 We just came back from dinner. On our drive we saw a school bus for sale as a "Party Bus". It was "decked out and ready to role!" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Alright all ready - I've not got a clue what your talking about. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Too funny. I saw another one: sole, rather than soul. Bless his sole. And his arches, too? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 When someone is pouring over their new curriculum or books, I sometimes wonder what they're pouring. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I see a lot of people who would of, could of, should of, and who are going to loose weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 The "Armwa" really took me a while to figure out. Me too! :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktkcb Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 If your breath rivaled catfish bait, you could call it fetid breath :o). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaissezFaire Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 (edited) LOL, I just saw someone use 'baited' over 'bated' the other day and it annoyed me to no end. One that bothers me more than anything else is, "Wala" instead of "Voila". I would say 99% of the time I see that word used it's spelled "Wala". WHAT??? Edited August 31, 2010 by LaissezFaire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 A few of my son's friends have been talking about duel enrollment this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I know a joke about a frayed knot that used to be a string. Me too! It's one of the only ones I can remember consistently. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 One that bothers me more than anything else is, "Wala" instead of "Voila". I would say 99% of the time I see that word used it's spelled "Wala". WHAT??? :iagree: That one really bugs me! Like fingernails on a chalkboard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 (edited) The one that kills me is when people spell ludicrous as ludacris — the rapper. I find as I've gotten older (and spacier) I'm more prone to typing homophones sort of on autopilot... like I'll type your for you're or there for their, even though I absolutely know better. It's like my fingers are typing the sound from my brain instead of the meaning. Very disconcerting! Jackie Edited August 31, 2010 by Corraleno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in CA Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hmm ... I haven't seen "walla," but I have seen "viola." Which makes my viola-playing son "shutter" :lol: I can't stand some of the ones already mentioned -- "pour over" something; give someone "free reign"; "here, here!" ... Someone recently told a stressed-out fellow homeschoolers to "breath." Aargh!!! (-- not a homophone, I guess, but so annoying!) I've also seen "last rights," "didn't phase him," "without further adieu," "staff infection"; exulted and exalted mixed up :glare: What fascinates me is that some of these mistakes sort of make sense, on some level ... free reign, for example ... most of us don't use horses for transportation anymore and aren't used to seeing reins in daily life. And "without further adieu" has a sort of logic ... But it's still horrifying ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I wonder what causes this. Is it a regional thing, say maybe an accent that causes a "warped" pronunciation which in turn produces a warped phonetic spelling? A Brit would never write 'shutter' for 'shudder', because the pronunciation is completely different. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I've got to jump in with my favorite. My aunt invited us to a bomb fire at her home. I though she was alone in her ignorance, until another homeschool mom did the same thing on an event flyer! :lol: The two I see the most often IRL are your/you're and its/it's. Probably third and fourth most popular would be excessive apostophes, and commas in the middle of compound predicate's. ;) :D My all time pet peeve is "could care less." Dh says it frequently to annoy me. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Of course, unless my breath rivals catfish bait, it should be "bated" breath. Did the title "pique" or "peak" your interest? Do you shop in store "isles" or "aisles"? Yes, I must say, I saw the title and went..."no, it's bated." ;) I'm driven more crazy than I ought to be when I see mix-ups of there/their/they're and your/you're. I don't like the mix-up of deprived and depraved. I often notice affect/effect confusion. My own confession? That would be further/farther. And I've only recently gotten a handle on only using an apostrophe for the it's of "it is" and NOT as a possessive. Who made that dumb rule, anyway? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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