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Modern words that annoy you!

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NanKate Sat 25-Jul-26 07:57:09

At the top of the hour, instead of say 12 o’clock or Noon.

Isthepopecatholic Wed 12-Aug-26 14:12:31

charliebb

Referring to death as 'passed'. This irritates me intensely. A person doesn't pass, they die!

So true. Such a stupid euphemism.

MissAdventure Wed 12-Aug-26 15:54:22

No comment.

Chestnut Wed 12-Aug-26 16:02:29

MissAdventure

I had a dentist who reffered to my teeth as "these guys" smile
It quite amused me.
He sounded as if he was talking about a crowd of people.

Love this 😂😂

MissAdventure Wed 12-Aug-26 16:25:29

Psssst....
He had a beautiful husky voice, and lovely Irish accent, too. wink