A list of 10 words by comie.
- feedwas added by comie and appears on 52 lists
- hubbywas added by comie and appears on 23 lists
- mealwas added by comie and appears on 27 lists
- ladieswas added by comie and appears on 13 lists
- kiddowas added by comie and appears on 19 lists
- supperwas added by comie and appears on 37 lists
- toppingwas added by comie and appears on 5 lists
- folkswas added by comie and appears on 19 lists
- morselwas added by comie and appears on 41 lists
- yummywas added by comie and appears on 40 lists
comie commented on the list words-i-hate-19
I only hate this word when one of my peers uses it to address a group of friends. For example, an e-mail that begins: "Hi, Ladies, I hope you all enjoyed the holidays . . . ."
April 29, 2007
comie commented on the list words-i-hate-19
Because I hate this word, you will never hear me say, "What toppings do you want on your pizza?" Rather, I will just ask, "What do you want on your pizza?"
April 29, 2007
comie commented on the list words-i-hate-19
I only hate the word "feed" when it is used to refer to adults, such as at an event. For example, "Did they feed you at the reception?" That question conjurs up images of an adult in a bib being spoon fed by a cooing mother. I think that "feed" should be reserved for pets and babies: "Did you feed the dog this morning?"
April 29, 2007
comie commented on the list words-i-hate-19
Unless someone is referring to the Last Supper, I much prefer "dinner."
April 29, 2007
comie commented on the list words-i-hate-19
I hate it when politicians and others who are quoted in newspapers use this word to try to sound in touch with the people: "A lot of folks out there are going to be hit by this tax increase." Why not just use the word "people"? Plus, "folks" is a difficult word to say. It doesn't easily roll off the tongue.
April 29, 2007
comie commented on the list words-i-hate-19
Too cutesy, especially when used by grown men.
April 29, 2007
comie commented on the list words-i-hate-19
Seeing this word in print doesn't bother me. There is just something unpleasant about the spoken version, though--especially when uttered by a woman with a strong Midwestern accent (i.e., the "ea" sound is prolonged).
April 29, 2007
comie commented on the list words-i-hate-19
Too 1950s.
April 29, 2007
crunchysaviour commented on the list words-i-hate-19
I think your brain works in similar ways to mine. I also dislike hearing, and try to avoid using, the words "meal" and "supper" - they sound annoying, especially "fish supper" (just say fish and chips!). I agree that "feed" is patronising for adults and will make more of an effort to frown upon its use.
August 8, 2008