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My wife is an English teacher...her pet peev of the month is "seen"...as in "I seen it yesterday".
What word isn’t included in your own vocabulary?
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The discussion centers around words that participants dislike or find annoying, with "coincidence" and "courgette" being notable examples. Some participants express frustration with filler words like "like" and "you know," which they feel detract from communication. There is also commentary on the evolving use of words such as "suck," which has shifted from a more formal context to casual slang. Misuses of terms like "literally" and confusion between "lend" and "borrow" are highlighted as common irritants. The conversation reflects a broader concern about language evolution and the impact of slang on communication clarity.
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Moonbear
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WhoWee said:
I just hate when they mix up seen and seed.
Of course, we all know that should be, "I seed it yesterday." 
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Seen is the collective form of seed, as in "yesterday me and my friend seen a movie".Moonbear said:I just hate when they mix up seen and seed.
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George Jones
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It seems that I never use the word
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Jimmy Snyder
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Free house with purchase of kitten.Alfi said:
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