Words I'm sick of hearing...

[simonrockman]

"Solutions"

It's a lazy way of saying "thing". Say what you mean. What is the thing you are describing?

[ChimpanZoe]

tim0409 said:

cheesejunkie said:

tim0409 said:

“debank”, otherwise known as closing somebody’s account.

When did the word you’ve never heard of start to annoy you?

Strange post. It’s been used fairly extensively in the coverage of the Farage account closure.

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/farage-makes-fres...

I'd never heard of debank either .

I also have shown zero interest in Farage's banking problem story .

[daqinggregg]

Americans pluralizing words that just don’t need it; today’s example from CNN

‘Lori Vallow Daybell sentenced to life in prison for murders of her 2 children and conspiring in the murder of her husband’s first wife.’

[Maxym]

Build out. Seems to be an American IT industry expression that’s creeping over here.

‘Build’ or ‘develop’ would do.

[smithyithy]

Definitely already been mentioned, but 'manifest'.

Instead of just taking actual steps to accomplish something, one just 'manifests' it, which seems to be a way of either expecting to get what you want without putting in the necessary effort, or believing you're entitled to something simply because 'this is YOUR year' or 'you're living your BEST life'...

Basically more pseudo-inspirational social media entitlement mentality

Edited by smithyithy on Tuesday 1st August 10:16

[Goaty Bill 2]

Missy Charm said:

When did the humble jacket become, in all contexts, the 'blazer'?

Not in any place I personally would be purchasing a jacket / blazer from. A 'blazer' is a very specific type of jacket.
If one has 12-15 minutes to spare, a reasonably good explanation available here: Suit Jackets, Sport Coats, & Blazers: What's the Difference?

[Dermot O'Logical]

"Wow" appears to have become a verb.

He/she was completely wowed by.......

And bloody "Lionesses". Again.

[PorkInsider]

nobrakes said:

redrabbit29 said:

PorkInsider said:

"Space"

As in, "I've been working in this space for 5+ years".

Yea it does sound a bit pretentious actually

String a few together to wind up the offending party ‘Thanks for reaching out in your work space to cover off.’

Where do these phrases/words originate?

Tossers.

There's a thread right now in the "jobs & employment" sub forum where the OP works "in the tech space".

[simonrockman]

I used to have a boss who exclusively talked in bks. I said to a workmate "I know what every word in that email means and yet I don't understand any of it". We called it "Talking Janet".

[glenrobbo]

Maxym said:

Build out. Seems to be an American IT industry expression that’s creeping over here.

‘Build’ or ‘develop’ would do.

You've obviously misheard:
It's "Build doubt"...

[Deranged Rover]

PorkInsider said:

"Space"

As in, "I've been working in this space for 5+ years".

I blame George bloody Clarke for this.

Thanks to him, houses no longer have bedrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, lounges or gardens. They have sleeping space, cooking space, eating space, living space and outdoor space.

[Deranged Rover]

ChimpanZoe said:

I'd never heard of debank either .

I have. It's the thing that's found on each side of deriver.

[Waynester]

Sadiq. Khan. ULEZ.

[anonymoususer]

Perfect storm

[littleowl]

'Synergy'

Please stop using that & fk off before I succumb to the temptation to stab you in the face with a brick

[Captain Smerc]

Deranged Rover said:

ChimpanZoe said:

I'd never heard of debank either .

I have. It's the thing that's found on each side of deriver.

[Super Sonic]

Wouldn't go so far as to say sick of hearing, but definitely slightly annoyed by 'frunk', a portmanteau of 'front' and 'trunk'.
In the UK, the luggage compartment is called a boot, so when it's at the front it should be called a froot.

[Super Sonic]

'stloads'. How does that make sense. Should be 'shiploads'. Enough to fill some ships.

[basherX]

Super Sonic said:

'stloads'. How does that make sense. Should be 'shiploads'. Enough to fill some ships.

st is one of the most versatile words: https://youtu.be/igh9iO5BxBo