hornblower Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 juice Always sounds babyish to me. Lisping babyish. I wan apl jus. POTUS too too silly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Panties. *cringe* I'll say underwear, underpants or unders before I'll say the "p" word. Moist. I don't know why it bothers me. Succulent. It just sounds dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Snitch. Not that I hear this one often, it just sounds so unpleasant, and doesn't have such a great meaning either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) His credentials? :D Hmmmm, ok. I'm picturing a boy that has been taught this. He is now older and at a job interview. They ask to see his credentials. :001_smile: Sorry. I can't stop giggling as I picture this. Poor boy. What to do, what to do? Edited January 17, 2009 by Katia goof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Also, "disorientated". Again, NOT a word!!!:rolleyes: Merriam-Webster has a date of 1704 for 'disorientate'. It's the common usage in the UK Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 "umm", if it is a word. I cannot stand when supposedly highly intelligent people are speaking, and keeping saying um. It drives me crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstonemom Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Hmmmm. What words makes me cringe......probably the names of "private" body parts, I can't seem to say them without a strange feeling. I know you asked for a word but, I can't stand the use of redundant phrases like, "That's what she said", or "That's what I am saying". I hear my children repeating phrases over and over and it drives me nuts. Eventually, they drive each other nuts and then that's when the fighting and crying breaks loose! Right now 2 of my children are writing "That's what she said" 50 times because they will not stop aggrivating each other with it. I told them they will write it until they are sick and tired of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in the NH Woods Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 "Paradigm". Nerdy, geeky word. I imagine it makes one feel clever to use it. "Hump". Yuck. "Passing gas." Well, thanks for telling me. The word "inundate" pronounced as "oniondate" . By an adult. Really. "Renaissance" pronounced as "Ren-AY-sance". I just don't like it, even if I am wrong. I totally agree with the Hive regarding euphemisms for private parts, and breast-feeding. Thanks for your posts everyone~ they are " amazing". Just kidding, just kidding! :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I don't like the word Spatula. Ds wants me to overcome it by changing my user name to "Domineering Spatula" I bet I wouldn't be confused with other Amys if I actually took his advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in the NH Woods Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) delete Edited January 14, 2009 by Cindy in the NH Woods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 "Renaissance" pronounced as "Ren-AY-sance". I just don't like it, even if I am wrong. In French, most syllables have a similar stress, so both the American REnaissance and the British ReNAYssance are incorrect. I don't see a problem with either one for people who don't have French as a mother tongue. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in the NH Woods Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I've also always thought that scrod (the fish, which I've never eaten) sounds like it would be a plural form of the word for...ahem....a certain part of male anatomy. May I tell you how glad I am that I wasn't drinking coffee when I read this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in the NH Woods Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 In French, most syllables have a similar stress, so both the American REnaissance and the British ReNAYssance are incorrect. Interesting, Laura! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 This thread is so funny! I hate the word pus. It's just so gross. The "p" makes same sound as a wound does when you squeeze it and the pus comes out. Phhh. Eewww. I also hate *unt, with a c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence1978 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I can't stand when people say "irregardless". It just doesn't make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Anybody have any suggestions on what I can call those things that hang down under a man's manhood? I hate all names for them. Most recently I came up with the name Jimmies but I'm afraid my kids will lose it when they finally meet someone named Jimmy. Julie Puppies, as in "you got me by the puppies". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Anybody have any suggestions on what I can call those things that hang down under a man's manhood? I hate all names for them. Most recently I came up with the name Jimmies but I'm afraid my kids will lose it when they finally meet someone named Jimmy. Julie What's wrong with testicles or testes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 My least favorite word is blog. Blahg. Sounds like a man vomiting. (I do so love to blog though.) That's not how you pronounce "blog!" ;P I hate the word injure. I don't really like being injured, but I really hate the sound of the word. It's so abrupt it feels like it's been mispronounced when it hasn't. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 "Sweet" and "You go girl" Drives me batty when adults to this. It's so imature and trendy. Yuck. New trendy office stuff that drives me batty: it used to be "networking", now it's: "Let's caucus" or Let's dialogue" They think they sound smart? Sounds seriously ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalaska Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I can't stand it when people use the word "utilize" instead of "use." I had a principal who always talked about how we would "utilize" things when "use" would have made more sense. I think she thought she sounded more intelligent using the three-syllable word instead of the single-syllable word. I also hate acronyms that are used with one or more of the words they are supposed to stand for, as in ATM Machine (Automated Teller Machine Machine??) or For Your FYI (For Your For Your Information??). My former principal used to use the latter all the time (in faculty meetings). DROVE ME NUTS. I also hate "irregardless" which my sister uses in a way that makes me think she wants us all to see how smart she is to use such a big word... And my mother taught me that my body parts were "popo" (in the front) and "fanny" (the behind) and was constantly asking if I needed to "tinkle." Now when we visit she will tell us if SHE has to go tinkle...as if we needed to know. Argh. And last but not least, "effin." Just another variation on the F word... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 My least favorite word is spook. Not because of what it sounds like, but because of what it is. To me, that means broken bones, bruises, trips to the ER and lectures from dh about how dangerous horses are. And I hate it when people say "simuler" instead of "similar". Gah, did I spell it right? When I think about it too hard I can't spell it OR say it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I'm sure there are many, but what first comes to mind is "handbag". My husband always calls my purse, pocketbook, whatever, a "handbag" and it makes me feel like I'm 90 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 What word do you really just hate the sound of (nevermind the meaning if you can). What word just makes you cringe? My least favorite word is blog. Blahg. Sounds like a man vomiting. (I do so love to blog though.) Other least favorite word... Guelph (in Ontario). Sounds like a cat vomiting. And I think moist, ointment and pustule are right up there too. My least favorite word is "smegma." :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I have a new least favorite word. It is "absolutely." I've noticed that in this area it is being over used as a substitution for "yes." or "okay". As in we went to lunch at Olive Garden or some such in Augusta a couple weeks ago. Ordering went like this: Me: "I'll have the pasta." Server: "Absolutely" Me: "I'd like a root beer to drink." Server "Absolutely" Dh" "I'll have this different pasta." Server "Absolutely" Dh "I'll have a Coke to drink." Server: "Absolutely.' It went on through dd's entree and drink. Since then I've heard it used like that quite a bit. It is beginning to drive me batty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I have a new least favorite word. It is "absolutely." I've noticed that in this area it is being over used as a substitution for "yes." or "okay". Oh we have a version of that here, except they use "awesome". Whatever you say, you'll get an awesome! back from the wait staff. Is this meant to make me feel good about my menu selection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 They're nuggets in my house. Or goonies as in "You got me in the goonies." Berries, jewels, balls. I live in a house of men; if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Jenny Flint Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 speculum. 'Nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Jenny Flint Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I'm not sure if this will show up under your hilarious post, but, BwAAAAha ha ha ha ha. Oh, my. Good thing we can all rise above our "irrigation" at these piddly (I'm sure someone hates that word) phrases and get along, just the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Oh we have a version of that here, except they use "awesome". Whatever you say, you'll get an awesome! back from the wait staff. Is this meant to make me feel good about my menu selection? After a while I'd have to pop off with, "No, it isn't awesome, it is food." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I also hate *unt, with a c. Ew. Yes. And the phrase, "I know, right?". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 What word do you really just hate the sound of (nevermind the meaning if you can). What word just makes you cringe? My least favorite word is blog. Blahg. Sounds like a man vomiting. (I do so love to blog though.) Other least favorite word... Guelph (in Ontario). Sounds like a cat vomiting. And I think moist, ointment and pustule are right up there too. "Huh?" and "ain't." I hate hearing those. IMO, either one makes you sound like a hick. :glare: More proper would be "pardon?" Or, for the other one, please use the appropriate contraction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 II don't like the word panties. I prefer underwear. :iagree: I hate the word panties too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 "Huh?" and "ain't." I hate hearing those. IMO, either one makes you sound like a hick. :glare: More proper would be "pardon?" Or, for the other one, please use the appropriate contraction! EVERY TIME I say "Pardon me", my dh says, "That's what Nixon said." Twenty-two years now. I'm weary. ;) Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacie Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Ain't. Hate it. Yeah, buddy. And what word are you making into a contraction? (I know. I know. I sound like the grammar police. Wanna see my badge? ;)) Oh, and I don't like the word fart. LOL. It seems so Animal House-ish (and I even love Animal House). When my kids were little, both used to say, "Air came out of my bottom." I had to giggle internally every time they ever said that. I never gave them the correct terminology. Alas, they learned 'fart' from their cousin. Guess that's what older cousins are good for... :lol: My sons learned the word fart from their father, dispite my objections. Although, Lex used to tell Daddy that it wasn't the right word. Lex says that "stinky stinky gas came out his butt". But this is also the child that talks to his poo (ie: "get outta my butt") and counts it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 ... I think she thought she sounded more intelligent using the three-syllable word instead of the single-syllable word.....in a way that makes me think she wants us all to see how smart she is to use such a big word..... ah yes.... this was my step mother w/ the word asinine. EVERYTHING she disagreed w/ was asinine. Same reasoning too, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 ... But this is also the child that talks to his poo (ie: "get outta my butt") and counts it. lol! my almost 5yo princess was in the bathroom *encouraging* her poo ("come one-- you can do it!") ;) My 2d used to sing wbout being done..... yeah..... and what's up w/ all the ways to refer to poop? excrement, poo, crap, sh*t, BM, #2, etc...... *sigh* I like credentials, lol. DH has used 'testicles' w/ the Greek pronunciation.....It's usually the twins here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vansolkema1996 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 The f word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 This thread is so funny! .... I also hate *unt, with a c. oooh boy. That's the one that makes me want to scratch out eyes.:glare: dh rolled that one out back in dec of 2007 during an argument :cursing:in the van :auto: and ended up w/ a juice box sprayed all over his face dripping down onto his leather flight jacket. There are still citrus stains on the headliner of the van. It was only his superb driving skills that kept us from wrecking on the highway. we've come a long way since then. ;) :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I hate the words I can't! It drives me crazy to here anyone say I can't. Also to here someone say "ain't", it drives me crazy. I correct so many on this word that my 4 yr old corrects everyone now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datmama4 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I despise the word "bling." Not exactly sure why, but it just makes me cringe. Amazingly, I don't like those types of sparkly items, either, so... I also hate the use of the word "awesome." I don't have a problem with the word itself, but so many people use it to describe something which is simply great or terrific, and in my mind, it diminishes the impact of when something truly is awesome or awe-inspiring. I can't stand when people say they'll "connect" with so-and-so to "dialogue" about something. Turning nouns into verbs is a big pet peeve with me. I "gifted" someone, we "dialogued" about it, etc. UGH! And the body part stuff: pee-pee, wee-wee, and all that just get on my nerves something fierce! Call it what it is so you don't sound like an idiot. For what it's worth, I am in agreement with most of the posts in this thread -- I never realized how many words or phrases I hated! Maybe I need therapy. *grin* Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAtoVA Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Thanks for the late night entertainment ladies..... HATE, HATE, HATE the misuse of "seen," as in "I seen the man go into the house." I also am very tired of "whatnot" in conversation; a word typically coming from people who believe they sound quite educated. The constantly mispronounced "real-a-tor" for realtor makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck. Tinkle, sucks and pissed rank right up there as horrible too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 trending I've really come to despise it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSmomof2 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Nosh I don't even know why, but I just hate that word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking Squirrels Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Panties - I end up using the word much more than I like. Grandma and Nana (and probably daddy) were kind enough to teach dd this wonderful word for her underwear. She is finally starting to say underwear at least half of the time now. Just in time for little sis to learn "panties" :::shudder::: Moist Rural - because I can't say it! I'm serious! I get stuck on the r's. My mom cannot say aluminum or cinnamon. I used to give her a hard time and then I discovered my word. The harder I try to say it right, the more I butcher it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Old thread but it is so funny! twat :svengo: .My revulsion for this word is so strong that I almost couldn't type it. I hated it when my mom, who is a nurse, used this word. According to the dictionary it is a vulgar word used in place of vulva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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