- #31
WhoWee
- 219
- 0
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?
- Thread starter drizzle
- Start date
Click For Summary
SUMMARY
The discussion centers around personal aversions to specific words, with participants sharing their dislikes and the reasons behind them. Commonly mentioned words include "coincidence," "courgette," and "literally," with participants expressing strong feelings about their usage. The conversation highlights how language evolves and the impact of slang and filler words like "like" and "you know" on communication. Overall, the thread illustrates the subjective nature of language preferences and the cultural implications of word usage.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of colloquial language and slang usage
- Familiarity with linguistic concepts such as filler words
- Awareness of cultural influences on language evolution
- Knowledge of common English vocabulary and its variations
- Research the impact of slang on modern communication
- Explore the evolution of language and its cultural significance
- Study the role of filler words in speech patterns
- Investigate the psychology behind word aversions and preferences
Language enthusiasts, educators, linguists, and anyone interested in the nuances of word usage and communication styles.
- #32
Moonbear
Staff Emeritus
Science Advisor
Gold Member
- 11,919
- 54
WhoWee said:
I just hate when they mix up seen and seed.
Of course, we all know that should be, "I seed it yesterday." 
- #33
turbo
Gold Member
- 3,154
- 56
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.
- #34
George Jones
Staff Emeritus
Science Advisor
Gold Member
- 7,642
- 1,602
It seems that I never use the word
.
.
Last edited by a moderator:
- #35
Jimmy Snyder
- 1,122
- 21
Free house with purchase of kitten.Alfi said:
- #36
-Aladdin-
- 45
- 0
Never Give Up