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By *tella Heels OP   TV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

Does anyone else get annoyed seeing words like innit cuz or cos etc?

Or am I just getting old

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do hate when they go all out to spell slang and it’s literally the same amount of letters as they actual way the word is spelt

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By *tella Heels OP   TV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire


"I do hate when they go all out to spell slang and it’s literally the same amount of letters as they actual way the word is spelt "

How’s local lockdown now?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not annoyed....though it’s far less likely to get a response!

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By *oungalpha20Man
over a year ago

North West /Cumbria

Wouldn't say coz is slang. I use it all the time and I use pretty good grammar.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I do hate when they go all out to spell slang and it’s literally the same amount of letters as they actual way the word is spelt

How’s local lockdown now?"

Horrible so many people out and about it’s unreal , whilst some of us have been locked down for 7 months now xx

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By *inkyRebelMan
over a year ago

Swindon

What about slang like " your having a bubble" bubble bath/laugh

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By *tella Heels OP   TV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire


"What about slang like " your having a bubble" bubble bath/laugh"

It’s the more bro, innit the use of words that are really band English

I do understand that non English speakers sometimes don’t grammatically get things right, that’s ok..

But when I see English people using this type of slang or bad grammar I find it a little grinding

That’s only my opinion tbh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Language evolves and changes all the time. Things that were fab and groovy in the 1960's are wicked and sick today

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

don no bout u bu it rly noying an shiz innit

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I suspect that written and spoken English, even within the same dialect, are distinct from each other. Maybe even their own dialects. What we see, with the increased casual use of written English online, is spoken English transcribed.

I usually don't do it myself, and I don't love it, but I think that's what's happening.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I suspect that written and spoken English, even within the same dialect, are distinct from each other. Maybe even their own dialects. What we see, with the increased casual use of written English online, is spoken English transcribed.

I usually don't do it myself, and I don't love it, but I think that's what's happening. "

Phonetic use of English online which is how people speak it. Before there were dictionaries there was no 'correct' way of spelling a word so this is not a new thing.

Plus there is a disjunct between some written words and how they are pronounced. We don't pronounce the 'u' in colour but still spell it with a 'u' (which is why Americans spell it differently). Leicester != Lester.

My niece who has learning difficulties uses phonetic English when chatting online and when non-native speaking English people start learning English they will use phonetic spellings ('wot' for 'what').

But because English is not contolled by a central governing body (like French and German) it makes it more malleable and is constantly changing and even when using slang/phonetic spellings it can usually be inferred what is being said.

Even knocking out vwls dsn't altr our undrstnding or some of the small words like 'the'.

Ct mt st?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn't block anyone for slips in spelling , but I do think it's odd that many fabbers don't seem to be able to spell "discreet". Discrete does not mean the same thing...

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet


"Does anyone else get annoyed seeing words like innit cuz or cos etc?

Or am I just getting old "

Yes you're getting old

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By *oeBeansMan
over a year ago

Derby

It is annoying int'it?

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By *onzoDog74Man
over a year ago

Cheshire

Most people are using their phones so it’s inevitable some will slip into txt talk. I don’t mind, it makes me look better

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I dont get annoyed by such trivial matters

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By *heslimoneMan
over a year ago

Deeside

I don't hate the use of such words in moderation or context, slang is useful for adding an extra layer to text innit?

What i don't like is when such words are thrown in with abandon, text speak gets on my tits

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By *unmatt888Man
over a year ago

Duns


"I wouldn't block anyone for slips in spelling , but I do think it's odd that many fabbers don't seem to be able to spell "discreet". Discrete does not mean the same thing..."

It is easier to keep your affairs discreet if you keep them discrete though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like slang ..proper slang like pony & trap or boat race.

Text Bollox is just laziness

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend


"Does anyone else get annoyed seeing words like innit cuz or cos etc?

Or am I just getting old "

U is jus like ancient bro

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm with ya on this Stella.....and I dont even speak English! I'm a proper Scotsman!

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