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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 revolves around words that participants dislike or refuse to use, exploring personal feelings and cultural implications surrounding specific terms. The scope includes informal expressions, language usage, and personal anecdotes related to vocabulary preferences.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express a strong aversion to the word "coincidence," suggesting a belief in underlying reasons for events.
- Others share similar sentiments about "coincidence," indicating a shared dislike.
- One participant dislikes the word "word" itself, stating a long-standing aversion.
- A participant refuses to use the English term "courgette," preferring foreign language alternatives without providing a reason.
- Another participant expresses a dislike for the word "is," suggesting a philosophical stance on existence.
- Multiple participants criticize the use of "like" in casual speech, describing it as annoying and contagious.
- Some participants note the increasing acceptance of the word "suck" in various contexts, discussing its evolving connotations.
- A participant recounts a personal rule against using "can't," emphasizing a positive mindset in challenging situations.
- Concerns are raised about the misuse of "literally" and "ultimate" among younger speakers, highlighting a perceived decline in language precision.
- One participant humorously mentions a word they cannot use because it is not in their vocabulary.
- A participant expresses frustration with the word "free" in marketing contexts.
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Participants generally share personal dislikes for specific words, but there is no consensus on the reasons behind these aversions or the implications of language use. Multiple competing views remain regarding the appropriateness and impact of certain words.
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Some discussions reflect personal experiences and cultural observations, which may not be universally applicable. The conversation includes subjective interpretations of language that depend on individual perspectives.
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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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