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Are there words or phrases that irk you? I have always disliked the word co-ed.

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Posted - May 7, 2020

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  • 7405
    I hate the word “example“ There’s a reason and it has to do with a guy I was training on a job years ago from Brazil, but it’s too long and boring to type. So my answer is “example“. 
      May 7, 2020 2:25 PM MDT
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  • 10026
    With You, it is Never Boring nor Ever too long to read.  I have found your writing always entertaining.
    I have no example to give but I know.
    I'm sticking my tongue out at you with a smile.  It's rather difficult to do, but so there!! 
      May 7, 2020 2:30 PM MDT
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  • 7405
    Haha, love you :) but this would be too wordy even for me to explain and rant about... and you know by now I like to rant and ramble ;) 
      May 7, 2020 2:39 PM MDT
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  • 10026
    Giggles and internet hugs! 
    Stay Safe, Happy, and Healthy!!
    Please don't change your style.  It suits you!!!
    :) :)!!
      May 7, 2020 2:46 PM MDT
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  • 7405
    I couldn’t even if I tried :) 
      May 7, 2020 2:47 PM MDT
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  • 44232
    You just used the word 'explain'.
      May 7, 2020 4:56 PM MDT
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  • 7405
    But not “EXAMPLE” 
      May 7, 2020 4:57 PM MDT
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  • 44232
    Oops...one drink too many...if there is such a thing.
      May 7, 2020 7:59 PM MDT
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  • 10026
      May 7, 2020 9:49 PM MDT
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  • 10026
    "Luucccyyyyy......!!!!!"
      May 7, 2020 9:51 PM MDT
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  • 7776
    1. No!
    2. Stop!
    3. Don't!
    These words REALLY irk me. This post was edited by Zack at June 15, 2020 11:22 AM MDT
      May 7, 2020 2:33 PM MDT
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  • 7405
    Lol 
      May 7, 2020 2:39 PM MDT
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  • 10026
    You were there but I was quick.
    I DID drop in and stood so close, I touched you hair.
    I had natural conditioner on my fingertips.
    Just so you know, you did say those exact words but you couldn't see me.
    The magic...
    It tickles me and did you for that moment.  You just never knew. 
    I wanted to finally let you know.  THAT is why your hair dances around your skin.
      May 7, 2020 2:52 PM MDT
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  • 52936

     Did you forget these?

    4.  Why does that cloth smell like chlorof . . .
    5.  But I don’t want to go into your basement!
    6.  What are you doing driving all over town with heavy-duty plastic tarp and the shovel in the back of your van?
    7.  Yes, I’ve told several people that I would be meeting you at your residence. Why do you ask?

    ~
      May 7, 2020 5:50 PM MDT
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  • 7776
    I've heard it all. LOL!!!
      May 7, 2020 7:40 PM MDT
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  • 10026
    Any word I don't know how to hyphenate correctly.
      The list is long.
    Co-ed also bothers me for many reasons.
    The list is long.
      May 7, 2020 2:34 PM MDT
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  • 5455
    Just do what I do.  When in doubt, hyphenate it anyway.  That'll usually keep Randy at bay but Stu will still write you a ticket if you hyphenated something that wasn't supposed to be.

    This post was edited by Livvie at May 8, 2020 3:01 PM MDT
      May 7, 2020 4:54 PM MDT
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  • 10026
    Livvie~ You are the best of all bests!!
    Thank you!  I have taken note!!
    I have taken your advice  and tucked it under my hat.
    When in doubt, I will pull your thoughts out and be prepared
    to still write, not being so scared!

    Happy and Healthy and Safe Thoughts to you and Thank you, again! This post was edited by Merlin at May 8, 2020 9:12 AM MDT
      May 7, 2020 7:01 PM MDT
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  • 13257
    Would coed bother you less if you knew you were incorrectly hyphenating it?
      May 8, 2020 9:14 AM MDT
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  • 5391
    Somehow I have a problem with the word “moist”. It really doesn’t tell you anything. Is it damp, soaked or dripping? Moist? Gimme a break. 
      May 7, 2020 2:54 PM MDT
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  • 10026
    Coming from you, I can see how that might be a disappointment.
    Either you are wet or you aren't.
    I like it.  :) :)
    I am guessing "spongy" would not be a great substitution?...
      May 7, 2020 2:58 PM MDT
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  • 5455
    I thought I read somewhere that it was the most unpopular word in the English language but I wasn't sure so I decided to google it and yeah, it was the second auto-complete recommondation so I think just about everybody hates it.


    This post was edited by Livvie at May 8, 2020 3:02 PM MDT
      May 7, 2020 4:51 PM MDT
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  • 5391
    You know, that may have been swimming around in my subconscious. I believe I heard it somewhere before and it just made sense. But then, at this stage, a lot of things fit that bill. 
      May 7, 2020 4:57 PM MDT
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  • 10515
    Ya the N word and the C word - the C word is CHUG  and it is used as a racial slur towards First Nation people. Cheers!
      May 7, 2020 3:09 PM MDT
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