Words or phrases that annoy you (even if you can't explain why) . . .

[decafjava]

Express for espresso.

 

[Gregg2]

Is-re-ill instead of Is-ra-el.

 

[rm5]

Here’s an interesting one, don’t really know what to think of it: “Imma.” It could have three meanings:

1. I am
2. I am going to
3. I am a

Can’t say I really hate it, but it is a weird contraction.

 

[Chuckeee]

Nook-u-ler for Nu-clear

 

[Mousse]

or axe instead of ask

This is common in the Southern states. Just like how we say errybody instead of everybody.🤠

 

[Ledsteplin]

When somebody - usually an American - writes (or says) "no more" (as in "I can't do this no more", or, "my headphones don't work no more") rather than "any more" ("I can't do this any more", or, "my headphones don't work any more").

Any double negative gets on my nerves. Except in songs.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Here’s an interesting one, don’t really know what to think of it: “Imma.” It could have three meanings:

1. I am
2. I am going to
3. I am a

Can’t say I really hate it, but it is a weird contraction.

It's like "gonna". Or more recent "finna".

 

[chrono1081]

Most corporate speak but my latest annoyance is now everyone started saying “t shirt sizing”. What a stupid phrase.

 

[decafjava]

Most corporate speak but my latest annoyance is now everyone started saying “t shirt sizing”. What a stupid phrase.

What does that even mean???

 

[chrono1081]

What does that even mean???

It's supposed to be a guess on how much effort a project is but instead of effort the new trend is "t-shirt size". So dumb and I hate hearing it.

 

[xJustxMegx]

The Dutch phrase "Ik heb geen borden gezien" which translates to "I did not see any signs" annoys me as hell. It gives me so much aggressive energy that I want to give the person who says it six planks.

 

[rm5]

What does that even mean???

I want to know too! That is absolutely awful!

 

[rm5]

It's supposed to be a guess on how much effort a project is but instead of effort the new trend is "t-shirt size". So dumb and I hate hearing it.

OH MY GOD, ARE YOU SERIOUS?!!!

smh, corporate terms are soooooo cringy.

 

[rm5]

It's like "gonna". Or more recent "finna".

What the hell does "finna" mean? Never heard that one.

 

[GerritV]

Good Mornink instead of Good Morning (often heard from French people).

 

[Scepticalscribe]

When Americans - and it is usually Americans, this linguistic horror does not normally put in an appearance on This Side Of The Pond - say, or worse, write - "off of" instead of "from".

 

[diggy33]

What the hell does "finna" mean? Never heard that one.

It means you’re about to do something.

 

[rm5]

I know this has been brought up before, but I heard someone say it today - "irregardless." Yes, they SAID that.

 

[rm5]

Express for espresso.

I know I'm a month late on this one, but I just saw this! What's worse is "expresso." Ouch!!

 

[Easttime]

“Stakeholder” in government documents. Grr

 

[chown33]

“Stakeholder” in government documents. Grr

When I see that in docs, I mentally picture a vampire hunter.

 

[Ledsteplin]

What the hell does "finna" mean? Never heard that one.

"Fixing to", or "about to". I'm finna do that job.

 

[Clix Pix]

"Fixing to", or "about to". I'm finna do that job.

Oh. you mean, "finally going to finish that job?" So what's wrong with simply spelling out or saying "finally"???

 

[ctjack]

I don't know, probably i am too triggered, but "ask for help" in professional settings. Like "Hey First name Last Name, could you please help me out by cleaning the mess of work that you did 1 month ago and it fell on my to-do list today?".

 

[a-m-k]

"You buy them books, send them to school, and what do they do? Chew on the covers!" What does that even mean?