Words you hate to hear
 

Are there words that, when spoken, make you cringe? Words that are overused and should be retired or taken out of the dictionary?

The ones that irk me the most are "classy" and "fancy". If you have to use either, you're neither. My husband creates websites on the side and I write for them, and one of our clients told me that she wants a "classier" font. :confused: When pressed further, I figured out that she wanted a heavily seriffed font, which would look ridiculous online, and probably wouldn't show up in a browser anyway.

I also hate the word "whatever" when used to dismiss someone. It's just so rude.

when people say "ohhh emmm gee" instead of just saying Oh My Gosh.

Connect, concern, tendency. There's nothing wrong with the actual words, but they were all focus words in arguments I've had so they all bring me back to that context.

Swear words. Mainly the "F" word.

I physically cringe whenever I hear or see a racial slur or the "c" word. I've also grown to hate text speak, especially when spoken.

"c" word as in cunt?

My nephew has recently picked up on the "r word"...the one that is a mean name for someone with a mental disability.............:(

yup...we had a long talk about that one and it stopped right then.

[[definitely one of those Christmas Story moments where it was "Where did you learn that word?!??!?!" ...and it wasn't from school. Neat. :mad:]]

Personally, I think the "c" word is perfect in its vulgarity. While I don't use it, I kind of respect it as being the most vulgar, and consequently ideal, swear word.

I agree with you on "tendency" christiangirl - and for the same reasons the phrase "In my opinion..." Yes, its obviously your opinion - because it's coming out of your mouth!!

Ever been part of a joke where everyone chimes in to keep it going until one dim bulb tries too hard? (Think Michael Scott from The Office).

This poster is >here<.

Irregardless. I hate it. Not a word but I hate when people say "It goes without saying..." THEN DON'T SAY IT!

In total agreement. It's so repulsive to me, I mentally deduct IQ points from people who use vulgarity on a regular basis. I realize that people slip up from time to time, but it's so unattractive.

Not a word, but a phrase that has overstayed its welcome is "At the end of the day..."

"skin disease"
or the word disease in general really. Anything medical really, makes me kind of cringe.

"To make a long story short" (because they've already told the long story by the time they say this!)
"It's all good" .. no, it really usually isn't.
"Anywho"

"Panty." I HAAAAAAAAAAAATE that word, and it just creeps me out when people say it.

When my cousin says "oopsies" gaaaaah that bugs me (and my mom, lol).

"Moist"

Ugh.