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Posted by tiziani
Posted by starwars
I just hope no one mention the word dope, because that would make me use it more often.
Yeah i need to find more contexts in which to use "on fleek" asap.
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Me last night while watching Gotham: "The ladies' earrings are ON FLEEK this episode." *cue accompanying troll face* 😄
Posted by exxtasyx
"YOLO"Whoever says that needs to be shot in the face and then pissed on
People still say that? Man that shi's cooorny.
Posted by tiziani
Posted by LillyPetal
Posted by tiziani
Posted by starwars
I just hope no one mention the word dope, because that would make me use it more often.
Yeah i need to find more contexts in which to use "on fleek" asap.
Me last night while watching Gotham: "The ladies' earrings are ON FLEEK this episode." *cue accompanying troll face* 😄
Lol I seriously don't understand what it means but I heard Future use it a couple of times now and it just sounds like something I want to be saying
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Lol, yeah, I don't get it either. I just say it when I feel like "being down" but have no idea how to get there gracefully. 😆 I can never say things like that and be taken seriously, which is part of the fun for me. Hint: really get into the "ee" part of "fleek" and do a gesture to emphasize further. A lateral head shake, a shoulder shrug down, the raise of a hand with your thumb and index finger touching, the brief closing of your eyes...or all of them if you're feeling especially dangerous. *nods knowingly*
Beast
As I left dance class, a guy came up to me and said, "I saw you in there dancing. You're a beast!"
I actually loved it. It's overused, but I like it. I try to slay when I can. *brushes shoulder off*
"Damn, Daniel!"
"Back at it again with the white Vans!"
Posted by tiziani
also there's something called the "On Fleek" app on Android?
Apple compatible? I, uh, am asking for a friend.
Posted by Prince_Pisces
I don't think I know anyone who actually says 'on fleek'. I think if I did, I would probably terminate our friendship immediately LOL!
Your hair is always on fleek, Booboo.
My boyfriend says I use "traumatizing" a lot.
Me at Red Lobster: "Being in a tank with people crowding around them must be traumatizing to the lobsters."
Me at the library: "I almost misshelved those DVDs and it was traumatizing."
Me at the pizza parlor: "Are there mushrooms on that pizza? Because that would be traumatizing!"
Me at the student lounge: "I thought she was someone else and when I saw her face and realized my mix-up, it was traumatizing."
Me on the stairwell: "I missed a step and it was traumatizing!"
Honestly, I don't see any of those scenarios as example of me misusing the word.
I hate it when people use "AF" or "as fuck". I just don't associate with people destroying the language with stupid sayings.
Posted by starlover
Posted by aquarius09
I hate it when people use "AF" or "as fuck". I just don't associate with people destroying the language with stupid sayings.
The English language has been bastardised to hell and back
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And it continues, but I try to put a stop anyway I can.
Posted by aquarius09
I hate it when people use "AF" or "as fuck". I just don't associate with people destroying the language with stupid sayings.
You mean instead of judging saying the curse word?
Personally, when in an Academic setting, I resent it when students say "N-word" instead of just saying it when explaining a point. You've mentioned it, we're all now thinking it, it's part of history, we are in a college setting in the classroom, so just say it.
Admittedly, I've been known to say "cuss," instead of actually cursing. For example, "Cuss it! I'll take are of that later."
"You know? ... I don't know "
Posted by tiziani
It's like if "on fleek" survives ten years into the future, there's going to be someone down the line arguing that people should write "on fleek" correctly and act like it's life or death if its written as "OF"I don't see the point in getting worked up.
I agree. An acronym of a slang word doesn't really matter.
"I know, right!" I am so guilty of that one sometimes.
"Long story short" then KEEPS RAMBLING
Posted by BG2
Let's return to a shakespearean time and speak like olden day thespians.
LoL! Why not?! Old English is beautiful.
Posted by starlover
Posted by aquarius09
Posted by starlover
Posted by aquarius09
I hate it when people use "AF" or "as fuck". I just don't associate with people destroying the language with stupid sayings.
The English language has been bastardised to hell and back
And it continues, but I try to put a stop anyway I can.
Slang has become so common place now
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When you're referring to a man as a guy in your conversation with your boss, you know you need to start reading and fixing your vocabulary.
Posted by LillyPetal
Posted by aquarius09
I hate it when people use "AF" or "as fuck". I just don't associate with people destroying the language with stupid sayings.
You mean instead of judging saying the curse word?
Personally, when in an Academic setting, I resent it when students say "N-word" instead of just saying it when explaining a point. You've mentioned it, we're all now thinking it, it's part of history, we are in a college setting in the classroom, so just say it.
Admittedly, I've been known to say "cuss," instead of actually cursing. For example, "Cuss it! I'll take are of that later."
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That's strange. If I'm in a history class and I'm talking about how black people were referred to in the past, I'd directly say "nigger". People need to be objective, but the discussion is about slangs and incorporating made up words in everyday vocabulary.
"just saying" or "j/s"
after stating one's opinion
Posted by BG2
Posted by aquarius09
Posted by BG2
Let's return to a shakespearean time and speak like olden day thespians.
LoL! Why not?! Old English is beautiful.
Haha.
I'm sure it's beautiful now. But back then they also had their fair share of risqué words.click to expand
Oh, absolutely! I love that saying "Get thee self to a nunnery" †… It's insulting, but sounds nice.
Posted by laFille
"just saying" or "j/s"after stating one's opinion
That's a way to avoid lash back for stating your opinion and you know there will be fragile flowers who will be coming at you for your opinion.
Posted by aquarius09
Posted by laFille
"just saying" or "j/s"after stating one's opinion
That's a way to avoid lash back for stating your opinion and you know there will be fragile flowers who will be coming at you for your opinion.
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Yeah, but usually people say this after saying something mean or giving some "advice" and still want to stay appear being likeable and nice. Not always but many times it is used insincerely, so it's annoying to me. And yes, overused.
"Whatever"
But, when timed right, it is SO VERY gratifying to say.
I'm also guilty of "with all due respect" before I say something that is anything but respectful.
Posted by starwars
seriously if you use "yas" just don't talk to me
Omg I can't stand that one either. I am so tired of seeing it.
It's cool to look illiterate as fuck, you know. *gag*
Posted by aquarius09
Posted by BG2
Posted by aquarius09
Posted by BG2
Let's return to a shakespearean time and speak like olden day thespians.
LoL! Why not?! Old English is beautiful.
Haha.
I'm sure it's beautiful now. But back then they also had their fair share of risqué words.
Oh, absolutely! I love that saying "Get thee self to a nunnery" †… It's insulting, but sounds nice.
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I'm gonna start using that!
"Wait...what?"
"Perfect" ----usually said with a smile
"Old white people"
"Diversity"
"President Trump"
Man, one of my coworkers mentioned one last night and I cannot remember it for the life of me, haha. They said it in some mocking way and I told myself to remember it to share in this thread because it's freaking annoying.
...grief fucks with your memory like whoa. :/ It's annoying.
"CONVERSATE" *finally remembered*
Omg, people say this so they sound intellectual or smart, but sound like small children trying to use big words haha.
Another that makes my skin crawl because it's usually tied with someone who's full of shit or in the wrong-
"Well, you see what happened was..."
I DO NOT CARE. YOU'RE BEING A DICK/ARE STILL WRONG. YOUR STORY DOESN'T MATTER. STFU.
Posted by Nemilicious
apropos ....caring.it´s NOT i could care less
Hahaha.
Every time I hear someone say "I could care less," I immediately think, "THEN WHY DON'T YOU??"
Awesome
Has it been mentioned in this thread.. I dont like that word lol.
Seriously since Rupauls drag. Race every white gay boy and their dog think they're a black overweight woman who smokes a pack I day
I cannot for the life of me stand people who say YASSSSSSSSSSS!
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"Toxins."
Used by the obnoxious "health" crowd who have no idea what they're talking about
Omg, I want to smack people who use this word. It is so overused and beaten to death as a way to describe anything "bad" that they cannot explain, nor understand.
"Drink this magical juice!! It'll cleanse your body of toxins."
..no. Just no.
"Literally
Used by too many
I do not think it means what you think it means.
"Amazing"
Used by anyone who's easily impressed or drama queens.
Most of the time, no, it isn't "amaaaaazing" like one says. You're just so simple that anything impresses you.
Any combination of a celebrity couple name
Used by celeb heads/illiterate media types
We seriously are dumbing down our language with this garbage...
"I feel like..."
Used by those who fear backlash for their opinion and passive aggressive types.
This seems to have replaced "I think" in many instances. There are situations where "I feel" is appropriate, but now it's just replaced any precursor to one's opinion or statement toward a matter. It's a defensive tactic for some. "I want to voice my opinion, but I don't want to offend someone/get attacked for having such views. If I replace it with 'I feel' it softens it a bit."
Women mostly do it and it's another good example of social conditioning. Do not fear stating opinions or, God forbid," THINKING for yourself.
"On fleek"
Used by more illiterates who are just making up babble speak to describe things
This one could date me, but I don't care. SO fucking stupid. How about we make people put down their phones and pick up a fucking book. Sure, they can read shit on their phones/tablets, but you know they won't. Social media and porn would be too distracting.
What are words/terms you hear too often that make the hair on the back of your neck stand on end?