What word would you like to delete from the English language?

[Joal 555]

Are there any words that you just cannot bear? I'm particularly interested to hear about words that you have an irrational hatred of.

I'll set the ball rolling with the word.....

YUMMY

I cannot give you any logical explanation, but there is something about it which just sets my teeth on edge.

Ground rules - I'd prefer it if we avoided swear words and fetish related words, just because I think it will be more interesting to hear what "normal" words people find intensely irritating.

[Chanel_no5]

Pregnant. It sounds like someone with a bad heartburn is burping.

Blob. It's just... ew.

Industry is one hell of an ugly word! Makes me think of chimneys, poison and boring grey clouds and concrete walls.

Fungus. Ugh, that is just disgusting.

Swamp. Sscchwaammpphhh. Seriously, just think about it for a moment, it's like stepping on an old puffball that's covered in slugs.

Slug.

Also, any kind of text speak, where people cut out a few letters to... I don't know, save time? Effort? Space? It makes it almost impossible for me to read because I don't read actual words, I look at the pattern of letters. I'm not sure if this is normal at all, but that's how I do it, and text speak breaks that pattern and seems to prevent my brain from taking in whatever information I'm supposed to take in. Incorrect spelling does this as well. I'm not trying to be a snob, but I honestly don't understand what people are trying to say if they keep making spelling mistakes or write in text speak. Typos, I can see behind, if they don't occur several times a sentence.

Unlike a lot of people, I don't find "moist" to be a disgusting word, though. Makes me think of walking across a moss-covered ground after rain, something I definitely don't find disgusting or unpleasant.

Edited September 6, 2015 by Chanel_no5

[Nola]

This is a cool topic, Joal!

I'll get the super 'offensive words out of the way, because they are hard for me to even type out, but they cover this:

I'm particularly interested to hear about words that you have an irrational hatred of.

1. gag

2. heave

And now for the rest:

3. Crusty

4. Smelly

5. boo-boo (just call it a scrape or a cut!!!)

6. booty

7. toot (I don't like the 'oo' sound apparently)

8. Hence (I don't mind it written in a formal something, but not like, in a forum, or ever spoken aloud)

9. Any spelling or speaking of animal noises 'neigh', 'aroooooo', 'cluck' 'ruff' 'bark' 'moooo' etc.

I'll probably think of more later!

[Marshmallow Peep]

"Sloppy" has been used so much by my grandmother I've grown to hate it.

"Thesis" because it would give my professor with a lisp a much needed break. Poor guy. Also because homework is gross.

"Cheeky" is just an annoying word.

[bingochamp7]

Moist. Just delete it from the English language.

[MoonDuck]

There are select people i can no longer bother without the word "moist" I think it is a great word for describing cakes and muffins. I refuse to use "damp" or a different word as an alternative and am against deleting it from the English language.

Penis. xD It sounds sooo weird in my head. I prefer to use the less appropriate synonyms for this one.

Irrationally, "throw up" and "vomit." The other words for this bug me, but these are the ones I think are worst.

[Arty]

All words that are mean to a person's race, gender, sexual orientation, and the latter.

[kendisima]

I've always hated the word stinky. Mostly because it's a really stupid word, and I had to use it a lot when I worked in a daycare.

Also, any word people use in place of a curse word. Like mother fudger, crap, heck,shoot. It's annoying. JUST SAY THE FUCKING WORD.

[bloom]

I'd like to make it illegal to refer to women as "females". The word female in other contexts can stay but referring to an actual person as "a female" sets my teeth on edge like nothing else.

[luckyleprechaun]

Fart.

Just… fart.

Also, all words that insult the LGBTQ+ community or any race.

[SterlingSilver]

Belly.

Like, I have no real idea why. I prefer "tummy" or "stomach." Belly just makes me feel weird to say xDD

[skater]

Belly.

I was going to say this but then I didn't even want to type it out I don't know why, either!

Edited September 6, 2015 by skatergirl

[Sawyer]

You guys all have such good taste in words, apparently? I've agreed with every post in here so far!

My contribution, aside from most gross words and "oo" words (I can't stand them) would have to be the word "butt".

[sneeze_me]

Definitely "comfortable"

Reason is simple -> I can't pronounce it!!! :wallbash:That thing seriously is breaking my tongue all the time. Urgh.

[SomethingClever]

Retard(ed). There is no correct/ appropriate way to use that word in reference to a human or in a derogatory way at all ever the end. It needs to leave.

Achoo. Cringe and hide my face in a pillow forever and ever.

[Melody]

The word tummy. Just ew delete it.

[luckyleprechaun]

Achoo. Cringe and hide my face in a pillow forever and ever.

Ugh, I agree.

[gingerdean]

"Retard" is by far my least favorite word in the English language. I can't even begin to explain how much I hate it.

I also really dislike:

Snot

Chunky. Or chunks (as in 'blow chunks'. ew)

Squirt

Wash - that is, when it is pronounced with an 'r', and sounds like 'warsh'. I hate that! And I am an offender myself, thanks to my parents who both pronounce it this way. I've tried to break myself of sticking the the 'r' in there, but it still comes out that way if I'm not paying attention.

[Icarus Rex]

YUMMY

5. boo-boo (just call it a scrape or a cut!!!)

The word tummy.

You all took the words right out of my mouth. Thank goodness, because I'd rather not type any of those.

I'd probably just add blanket-hatred for all instances of adults using cutesy euphemisms, especially when discussing sexual and/or taboo subjects. A 50-something-year-old woman once approached me at work and asked if we had a restroom because she "had to tinkle," and I felt a strong compulsion to exit the building and the planet Earth.

[TwinklingStars053]

- I hate the words poo, poo poo, or poopy. Ugh sometimes I wish they could've just come up with a better word for "poop". Even "shit" sounds better in my opinion.

- Not sure if this counts, but the word "bae". For those who don't know, it's a trendy word that kids these days use. (in America...well I'm not sure if others countries use it too). It basically means boyfriend or girlfriend. It's SO annoying I want it to die down already. >

- snoop

- nippy (I have never heard anyone except my father in law use this word. I'm not even sure what it means. We should just delete it already)

- saliva

[smooshi]

Along with the slurs, I really hate the word "skimpy". Not only it looks weird as hell, but it doesn't really sound appropriate for the meaning it bears. For some odd reason, I tend to perceive it as a synonym of "baggy", despite it meaning almost the exact opposite.

Edited September 7, 2015 by smooshi

[ValkyriePleasant]

- Not sure if this counts, but the word "bae". For those who don't know, it's a trendy word that kids these days use. (in America...well I'm not sure if others countries use it too). It basically means boyfriend or girlfriend. It's SO annoying I want it to die down already. >

Agreeing with this 100%. It's supposed to stand for Before Anyone Else, but like, just call them your girlfriend/boyfriend, or even babe/baby. My best friend uses this word ALL THE TIME and it makes me want to hit her sometimes. And she doesn't just use it on her Instagram/Facebook/whatever else posts, she says it out loud and ugh, I just hate it.

[NoV]

'Gristle'

That is all. Carry on

[Marshmallow Peep]

Found a new one: "Whatever" when used by itself. It gets so old when people say it all the time.

[SleepingPhlox]

For the most part, I like words. Words and I have a pretty good relationship. I like slang and swear words and even "overused" words.

Now, "take" and "piece" are perfectly fine when they stay away from each other, but when their powers combine to form the phrase "take a piece" for some reason the combination of sounds causes the irrational urge to smack a bitch to squirm up my spine. Seriously, I have no clue why, either...