Words you can't stand people using!

[Doppleganger2]

Most Americanizations. Also, cookies, mall, scene etc.

[Luv2H8]

Originally Posted by Doppleganger2

Most Americanizations. Also, cookies, mall, scene etc.

Indeed.

"OMG" and the word "like" when used for stupid reasons.

[TheFeatheredÆtheling]

I dislike contemporary, politically-correct language such as "awareness", "fairness", "soccer moms", "centers of excellence", "advocacy", "normalcy", "terror", "harassment", "open-mindedness", "whistleblower", and all the other "in" terms that make a person sound like a brain-washed pansy.

Also, I detest the phrases, "...caught between a rock and a hard place" and "together... we can make a difference". When I hear someone say either of these, I get an overwhelming urge to hit him in the face.

[TheFeatheredÆtheling]

The grammar Nazi within me cringes at the phrase, "epic fail". You cannot use an adjective to describe a verb; it's just terrible English. In order to avoid the possibility of sounding like a ditzy middle-schooler, use "epic failure" or "...epically fail" instead. (Or better yet, use a different phrase altogether.)

[Ben Lahnger]

Originally Posted by TheFeatheredÆtheling

The grammar Nazi within me cringes at the phrase, "epic fail". You cannot use an adjective to describe a verb; it's just terrible English. In order to avoid the possibility of sounding like a ditzy middle-schooler, use "epic failure" or "...epically fail" instead. (Or better yet, use a different phrase altogether.)

Thank you. I allowed that phrase to slip into my regular usage without critically assessing the grammatical inviolability of it. I needed to know this.

[Ben Lahnger]

Crap! And then there's people who use the word "inviolability" incorrectly. Son of a bitch, I hate it when people do that! They should check to see if the usage is viable first.

[emeraldlonewoulf]

I HATE the phrase "It is what it is." My whole department at work uses this. Of course it is what it fucking is, what else would it fucking be? Got a time machine? We can defy physics and change a few variables back there to make a different result. Then it won't be what it is. Or, we can waste another 30-40 hours re-doing the whole job, great way to blow the budget. THEN it will be something else!

Oh, all other overused politically correct phases and office jargon should die. It should die in a fire and never be heard again. Included in this list are:

Team player

Action Items

Spun up - as in to get "up to speed" on a particular subject, "We need to get John spun up on the xyz project"

"Insert racially historical adjective or previous nationality here" American - Your genetic history, nation of origin, or race are one thing. Your present nationality is another. In England, do they say "African Englishman"? Or something like "Portuguese Australian"? in Australia? If they do, I've never heard it.

Touch base - I'm not in a friggin' softball game.

Get the ball rolling - All I can think of is the group of ant sized people pushing a bowling ball.

Thinking outside the box - is there any other phrase that would more clearly denote that is the last place you are in the habit of thinking?

Contact - used as a noun to describe a person. They aren't a replacement for eyeglasses. You wouldn't try to solder an electrical connection to them.

Networking - Unless you are making one computer talk to another, you aren't "networking". You are either job hunting or trying to get a promotion or transfer. You don't give a damn about these people other than to find out what they can do for you and what their price for said service is.

Conversate - is this even really a word? really? come on, people.

Utilize - for the love of whomever, just say "use". Two extra syllables does not make you sound smarter. Promise.

[Saya]

That was awesome.

Originally Posted by emeraldlonewoulf

I HATE the phrase "It is what it is." My whole department at work uses this. Of course it is what it fucking is, what else would it fucking be? Got a time machine? We can defy physics and change a few variables back there to make a different result. Then it won't be what it is. Or, we can waste another 30-40 hours re-doing the whole job, great way to blow the budget. THEN it will be something else!

I was thinking that the other day and was thinking about posting in this thread about it, no joke. I hate that and "well thats just how it is." Dur, then maybe we can change it?

Contact - used as a noun to describe a person. They aren't a replacement for eyeglasses. You wouldn't try to solder an electrical connection to them.

But it can make you feel cool. "My contact in Cairo tells me..." see? You sound like a spy!

Networking - Unless you are making one computer talk to another, you aren't "networking". You are either job hunting or trying to get a promotion or transfer. You don't give a damn about these people other than to find out what they can do for you and what their price for said service is.

People use it in a corporate setting? I use to sound as if doing nothing productive except for chatting away with people I just met was actually, in fact, productive and professional. I've heard it very legitimately used among non profit organizations too. But I'd laugh if my boss ever seriously said they got some good networking done with executives.

[Joker_in_the_Pack]

I was going to type a long, hate filled post, but instead I call attention to wordsihate.org

[Fruitbat]

Actually, like oh my god, let's touch base, mate, and we can develop some networks, and make it happen. It's going to be a win-win situation.

[Neslyn]

I don't appreciate major grammatical errors. "irregardlessly, more funnier and the objects is (or object are)" have been recent irritants for me. Also I cringe when "i" isn't capitalized.

[TheFeatheredÆtheling]

What about "a whole nother" to mean "another"? Also, "Yur guys's..." to mean "your/yours"? The funny thing about phrases like these is that they're actually longer and more complex than their correct counterparts. I shudder when I hear them.

Trendy slang such as the word "peoples" used as a substitute for "people" should die immediately. It's not cute, it never has been, nor shall it ever be.

And have you ever met someone who constantly uses the phrase "in layman's terms"? Please... Or someone who refers to "people" as "individuals"?

The greeting so common for years in the U.S., "What's up?/'Sup?" is also annoying to me in all of its forms. Its structure and intonation make it sound like a question, and I used to think that it meant "how are you?". However, it apparently means simply "Hello/I acknowledge your presence". It amuses me that Bugs Bunny's catchphrase has become the greeting for all "cool" teenagers. You'd think that this one would have gone out of style by now.

[ape descendant]

I always thought that "touching bases" sounded rather dirty... so co-workers would look at me quizzically when I'd burst in to fits of giggling, then refuse to explain myself.

[Neslyn]

Originally Posted by TheFeatheredÆtheling

What about "a whole nother" to mean "another"? Also, "Yur guys's..." to mean "your/yours"? The funny thing about phrases like these is that they're actually longer and more complex than their correct counterparts. I shudder when I hear them.

Trendy slang such as the word "peoples" used as a substitute for "people" should die immediately. It's not cute, it never has been, nor shall it ever be.

I agree. There are several things that people say that are completely unnecessary and unbelievable. "Right fastly", it's "broked" and "wroten" (When the word should be written.) are horrid things that should never exist.

Also the slang "ain't" (meaning this is not, I am not and those are not),

"cabbage" (meaning money),

"going green" (I'm sure you've already heard
this, I think I'm going to start burning tires if I hear it one more time.),

"trippin'" (meaning you're overreacting),

"poppin" (slang for I think I'm God's gift to every human alive) and

"fa sho" (meaning for sure)

should die in a blazing fire made specifically to turn idiots to ashes.

Side: note, poor punctuation; hurts...me- Inside, ]please[ don't! do it?!?!?!?!?! (Sometimes grammar and punctuation die in a post- but they should never look this bad.)

[Fruitbat]

I hate the word "sure"

I.e. People use it in a tone that suggests they doubt what you are saying (e.g. yeah sure you really want that for someone else).

Or when you ask "Can you please file this?" and they say "Sure" - as though yes is not in their vocab.

[d0p3y]

this thread is so goth.

I am annoyed by anyone saying anything i don't like.

[OnyxBat]

Sweetheart and Son

[Hearts_Purple]

I hate when people use netspeak in normal conversation. People should not actually be running around saying "O-M-G!!!"! That is stupid.

[Kione]

Originally Posted by KissMeDeadly

I also hate the use of 'gay' to describe things that are stupid/negative. I know not many people really do it anymore, but it still kind of irks me.

"Dude that table is totally gay lawl lets go drink some mouth wash"

Also I hate it when people call things by the wrong brand name. Either call it the generic name, or it's proper brand name. For example, Coke = Cola, Coke =/= Pepsi

I don't see why it's so hard to understand. Maybe it's just in the south or something, but when you go to a restaurant they ask you what kind of Coke you want. This can range from ice water to beer. If you drink it, it's coke.

I agree. It's irritating when people use the word 'gay' like that.

For that record, Coke is better than Pepsi and I hate when you ask for Coke at an eating establishment and the waiter/waitress asks if "Pepsi's okay?"

A friend of mine hates when people say "guesstimate". I don't know why, but she walks away in the middle of a conersation if you say that.