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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

.....women, girls, females, wenches etc.

A few threads recently have made me think about this and I wondered, does it irritate anyone else when people use a particular term to refer to women as a whole?

Girls really annoys me. Irrationally, because it isn't hurting anyone, but it feels patronising and in some ways pejorative, also wrong because to me a girl is someone too young to be here on fab.

Females is weird. Ladies and women all good. I love "Wench" but apparently I'm weird.

So ladies (or your preferred term), what do you think? And everyone else..... what are your thoughts?

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Doesn’t bother me. Girl doesn’t bother me either but I know a lot don’t like it. Not keen on wench though. I’d probably deck them if they called me that!

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Doesn’t bother me. Girl doesn’t bother me either but I know a lot don’t like it. Not keen on wench though. I’d probably deck them if they called me that! "

Note to self.... use wench when talking to Nora at all times

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Not bothered by any really however I will not be refered to as a bitch, you'd loose your teeth!

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…


"Doesn’t bother me. Girl doesn’t bother me either but I know a lot don’t like it. Not keen on wench though. I’d probably deck them if they called me that! "

Ahhhh fetch me some ale fine wench

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Doesn’t bother me. Girl doesn’t bother me either but I know a lot don’t like it. Not keen on wench though. I’d probably deck them if they called me that!

Note to self.... use wench when talking to Nora at all times "

Yeah shouldn’t have said. Like i should never have told all my mates I’m terrified of clowns

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I prefer women.

Girls is patronising. I'm unsure if ladies is over the top, creepy, or sort of a back handed insult. (Might be an Aussie thing - being too deferential or polite can be insulting. Do not ask me to explain, I dunno )

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Doesn’t bother me. Girl doesn’t bother me either but I know a lot don’t like it. Not keen on wench though. I’d probably deck them if they called me that!

Ahhhh fetch me some ale fine wench "

You can say anything to me and I’d melt!

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

I ain't a fan of girls, it didn't used to bother me that much but I've seen some stuff (threads) that conjures up things in my head I don't want it there.

I don't even mind birds tbh.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Not bothered by any really however I will not be refered to as a bitch, you'd loose your teeth! "

Most definitely!

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Doesn’t bother me. Girl doesn’t bother me either but I know a lot don’t like it. Not keen on wench though. I’d probably deck them if they called me that!

Note to self.... use wench when talking to Nora at all times

Yeah shouldn’t have said. Like i should never have told all my mates I’m terrified of clowns "

You love it.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I prefer women.

Girls is patronising. I'm unsure if ladies is over the top, creepy, or sort of a back handed insult. (Might be an Aussie thing - being too deferential or polite can be insulting. Do not ask me to explain, I dunno )"

You Aussies are weirdos.....

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By *irty desireWoman
over a year ago

newcatle

A het the girl thing as in too young.. but rest am fine with .. its the pet names the piss me off.. treacle being used today it angered me lol

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I prefer women.

Girls is patronising. I'm unsure if ladies is over the top, creepy, or sort of a back handed insult. (Might be an Aussie thing - being too deferential or polite can be insulting. Do not ask me to explain, I dunno )

You Aussies are weirdos..... "

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I ain't a fan of girls, it didn't used to bother me that much but I've seen some stuff (threads) that conjures up things in my head I don't want it there.

I don't even mind birds tbh."

Ooh birds... reminds me of my youth down saaaf east London!

I think that might be part of it with girls for me too.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

Oh fuck, stay away from slag or slut

Slag will earn ya a trip to a neurosurgeon (unless you're one of my buddo's and it's a term of endearment)

Slut is for special peepsies on MY choosing.

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By *aughty_Smooth_OperatorMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

No woman no cry and ladies or lady are better

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"A het the girl thing as in too young.. but rest am fine with .. its the pet names the piss me off.. treacle being used today it angered me lol"

Oh I love to be called "treacle", but that's also a throwback to 20 years ago....

Most pet names make me want to hurl. There is one that makes me melt but only from one person.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"A het the girl thing as in too young.. but rest am fine with .. its the pet names the piss me off.. treacle being used today it angered me lol"

I use treacle when I'm being patronising to men.

Or to peeps that I know will hear it in my voice as they read it.

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Hussey, Harlot and Jezebel are good ones.

….I now have no teeth.

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


"Doesn’t bother me. Girl doesn’t bother me either but I know a lot don’t like it. Not keen on wench though. I’d probably deck them if they called me that!

Note to self.... use wench when talking to Nora at all times

Yeah shouldn’t have said. Like i should never have told all my mates I’m terrified of clowns "

Ho

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Oh fuck, stay away from slag or slut

Slag will earn ya a trip to a neurosurgeon (unless you're one of my buddo's and it's a term of endearment)

Slut is for special peepsies on MY choosing."

So true for Slut!

I do need a trip to the neurosurgeon, so I'm now trying to decide whether to risk Slag.....

(As a term of endearment obvs cos I luv ya)

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"Hussey, Harlot and Jezebel are good ones.

….I now have no teeth."

Well... ya know. Some people get away with it coz they've got class innit

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By *heMightySpud69Man
over a year ago

Milton keynes

The first thing I go to say is girls (sorry if I have on here), because I refer to men as boys too. I usually manage to go with women though, I think, as I get your point about being pejorative.

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By *aughty_Smooth_OperatorMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

What about Lass

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


"Doesn’t bother me. Girl doesn’t bother me either but I know a lot don’t like it. Not keen on wench though. I’d probably deck them if they called me that!

Note to self.... use wench when talking to Nora at all times

Yeah shouldn’t have said. Like i should never have told all my mates I’m terrified of clowns

Ho"

How about gnomes ..I pressed post message by accident whilst typing and eating ice cream

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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago

Derbyshire village


"Doesn’t bother me. Girl doesn’t bother me either but I know a lot don’t like it. Not keen on wench though. I’d probably deck them if they called me that! "

Mrs. went to a fancy dress party as a medieval serving wench. May or may not have awoken something in me. Still didn't call her that though, I value my cheekbones!

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Hussey, Harlot and Jezebel are good ones.

….I now have no teeth."

Ooh Harlot. I like it.

However.... the other two....

Nora! Peach! Come get the mean man!

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle

I don't really give it much thought. I'm not someone to take offense easily especially when none is really meant. People's use of words is different depending on their upbringing and dialect but I think sometime people can be quick to find things offensive if it suits them to.

Kx

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

Pet and love I know they are names of endearment .... but they always sound so patronising to me xx

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Doesn’t bother me. Girl doesn’t bother me either but I know a lot don’t like it. Not keen on wench though. I’d probably deck them if they called me that!

Note to self.... use wench when talking to Nora at all times

Yeah shouldn’t have said. Like i should never have told all my mates I’m terrified of clowns

Ho

How about gnomes ..I pressed post message by accident whilst typing and eating ice cream "

Ooh sneaky!

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

I remember a guy years ago calling me a Wench during a roleplay. It was most fitting for the type of scene we were playing out, but to use that in everyday language seems weird to me.

Bella.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"Hussey, Harlot and Jezebel are good ones.

….I now have no teeth.

Ooh Harlot. I like it.

However.... the other two....

Nora! Peach! Come get the mean man! "

I'll take his penis (in my mouth) while Nora pins him by sitting on his face

Teamwork yaaay

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By *imbobaMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Up here it would be Hen or Lassie (younger).

Or Bint if you’re making a point

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"No woman no cry and ladies or lady are better "

No one is crying..... I'm confused.....

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"I remember a guy years ago calling me a Wench during a roleplay. It was most fitting for the type of scene we were playing out, but to use that in everyday language seems weird to me.

Bella."

They use wench loads round here. It took me ages to get used to it when I moved up from Essex.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"The first thing I go to say is girls (sorry if I have on here), because I refer to men as boys too. I usually manage to go with women though, I think, as I get your point about being pejorative."

It's just personal preference and doesn't change my opinion of anyone, just makes my head explode a little....

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…


"Hussey, Harlot and Jezebel are good ones.

….I now have no teeth.

Ooh Harlot. I like it.

However.... the other two....

Nora! Peach! Come get the mean man!

I'll take his penis (in my mouth) while Nora pins him by sitting on his face

Teamwork yaaay"

I am fully deserving of this righteous punishment

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

Oh dear I refer to my girlie mates as merched. And my grandad used to refer to me and my sister as bois (boys) just because it's a term of endearment where I'm from. In general I don't mind what you call me as a collective, as long as you're not being mean.

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

Don't like girls ... young people are girls. I prefer ladies really

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By *estcountryDadBodMan
over a year ago

Exeter

Pickle

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


"Don't like girls ... young people are girls. I prefer ladies really "

Like Lass

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By *aughty_Smooth_OperatorMan
over a year ago

Birmingham


"No woman no cry and ladies or lady are better

No one is crying..... I'm confused....."

I know just Fuges song

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By *heMightySpud69Man
over a year ago

Milton keynes


"The first thing I go to say is girls (sorry if I have on here), because I refer to men as boys too. I usually manage to go with women though, I think, as I get your point about being pejorative.

It's just personal preference and doesn't change my opinion of anyone, just makes my head explode a little.... "

Noted

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"What about Lass"

Hmm.... lass actually doesn't bother me.

Same as down here it's all "maid".

I'm apparently just picky.

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By *irty desireWoman
over a year ago

newcatle


"A het the girl thing as in too young.. but rest am fine with .. its the pet names the piss me off.. treacle being used today it angered me lol

I use treacle when I'm being patronising to men.

Or to peeps that I know will hear it in my voice as they read it."

I imagine phil Mitchel saying it

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

I'm fine with girls or women. I even don't mind chicks but HATE ladies.

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By *eavenscentitCouple
over a year ago

barnstaple

Not girls and definitely not cis women.

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By *nfin8yWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle-under-Lyme

I prefer women or ladies

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Funnily enough, traditionally, in my neck of the woods, ladies of a certain age, referred to one another as ‘duck’.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Doesn’t bother me. Girl doesn’t bother me either but I know a lot don’t like it. Not keen on wench though. I’d probably deck them if they called me that!

Mrs. went to a fancy dress party as a medieval serving wench. May or may not have awoken something in me. Still didn't call her that though, I value my cheekbones!"

But if she was dressed as it surely that was ok?

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

Cariad?

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By * Sophie xTV/TS
over a year ago

Derby


"A het the girl thing as in too young.. but rest am fine with .. its the pet names the piss me off.. treacle being used today it angered me lol

I use treacle when I'm being patronising to men.

Or to peeps that I know will hear it in my voice as they read it."

You’ve called me treacle before

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

“Ladies” is my preferred choice. Rolls off the tongue much easier. Otherwise I’ll use women and girls depending on the context.

I can’t keep up with all the newfangled terms we’re supposed to use in order to not cause offence to someone.

Words that used to be normal when I left Britain have now become somewhat unacceptable. I can’t think what they are now but it occasionally astonishes, and perhaps, amuses me when I come across one.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I don't really give it much thought. I'm not someone to take offense easily especially when none is really meant. People's use of words is different depending on their upbringing and dialect but I think sometime people can be quick to find things offensive if it suits them to.

Kx"

Oh completely.... and I know my feelings on Girls are irrational because of that. I don't actually take offense at it, but I just.... grrr. Weird I know.

It's just something I've been wondering about.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"A het the girl thing as in too young.. but rest am fine with .. its the pet names the piss me off.. treacle being used today it angered me lol

I use treacle when I'm being patronising to men.

Or to peeps that I know will hear it in my voice as they read it.

You’ve called me treacle before "

Yes, and I'd like to think you read it in my voice and saw the cheeky tinkle in thine eyeball

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"A het the girl thing as in too young.. but rest am fine with .. its the pet names the piss me off.. treacle being used today it angered me lol

I use treacle when I'm being patronising to men.

Or to peeps that I know will hear it in my voice as they read it.

You’ve called me treacle before

Yes, and I'd like to think you read it in my voice and saw the cheeky tinkle in thine eyeball "

Fucking twinkle

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I remember a guy years ago calling me a Wench during a roleplay. It was most fitting for the type of scene we were playing out, but to use that in everyday language seems weird to me.

Bella."

Ooh. I like the sound of that

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By *andsome HandMan
over a year ago

roundabout

Sweetheart? *ducks and rolls out of thread*

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Pet and love I know they are names of endearment .... but they always sound so patronising to me xx"

They remind me of my aunties and uncles.....

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"Cariad? "

dim ond Oddi wrth bobl dwi'n nabod

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Hussey, Harlot and Jezebel are good ones.

….I now have no teeth.

Ooh Harlot. I like it.

However.... the other two....

Nora! Peach! Come get the mean man!

I'll take his penis (in my mouth) while Nora pins him by sitting on his face

Teamwork yaaay"

I love it when a plan comes together!

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By * Sophie xTV/TS
over a year ago

Derby


"A het the girl thing as in too young.. but rest am fine with .. its the pet names the piss me off.. treacle being used today it angered me lol

I use treacle when I'm being patronising to men.

Or to peeps that I know will hear it in my voice as they read it.

You’ve called me treacle before

Yes, and I'd like to think you read it in my voice and saw the cheeky tinkle in thine eyeball "

You can think all you like as I was here pissing myself wondering if it would now make you squirm

I heard it in your cheeky voice so it's all good

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Up here it would be Hen or Lassie (younger).

Or Bint if you’re making a point "

I like Bint. I've always liked Bint.

You can call me anything you like

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower."

Petal?

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"A het the girl thing as in too young.. but rest am fine with .. its the pet names the piss me off.. treacle being used today it angered me lol

I use treacle when I'm being patronising to men.

Or to peeps that I know will hear it in my voice as they read it.

You’ve called me treacle before

Yes, and I'd like to think you read it in my voice and saw the cheeky tinkle in thine eyeball

You can think all you like as I was here pissing myself wondering if it would now make you squirm

I heard it in your cheeky voice so it's all good "

Yaaaaaaay

I don't think I have the capacity to be meanie mean to you ya know.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower."

How about the Welsh version blodyn or abbreviated to blods one my favourite ones that is

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

Petal? "

Yeah, that's ok.

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By *nliveneTV/TS
over a year ago

Selby

Wench is a new word to me i never heard before

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

How about the Welsh version blodyn or abbreviated to blods one my favourite ones that is "

Sounds like a period

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Oh dear I refer to my girlie mates as merched. And my grandad used to refer to me and my sister as bois (boys) just because it's a term of endearment where I'm from. In general I don't mind what you call me as a collective, as long as you're not being mean. "

Merched? That's a new one on me!

And that's a cute term of endearment!

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

Petal? "

See that's a broken flower, I'm fragile but I'm fragile like a bomb

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

Petal?

Yeah, that's ok."

What she said.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"Oh dear I refer to my girlie mates as merched. And my grandad used to refer to me and my sister as bois (boys) just because it's a term of endearment where I'm from. In general I don't mind what you call me as a collective, as long as you're not being mean.

Merched? That's a new one on me!

And that's a cute term of endearment!"

Welsh for girls but women's institute is merched y wawr. Go girls isn't always a young person in the Welsh language.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Don't like girls ... young people are girls. I prefer ladies really "

My thoughts exactly

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

What about the Aussie classic: Sheilas

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

How about the Welsh version blodyn or abbreviated to blods one my favourite ones that is

Sounds like a period "

Waa omg peach it does

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Oh dear I refer to my girlie mates as merched. And my grandad used to refer to me and my sister as bois (boys) just because it's a term of endearment where I'm from. In general I don't mind what you call me as a collective, as long as you're not being mean.

Merched? That's a new one on me!

And that's a cute term of endearment!

Welsh for girls but women's institute is merched y wawr. Go girls isn't always a young person in the Welsh language. "

You folks over there *waves* are confusing.....

But I like it!

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By *ark ph0enixWoman
over a year ago

Teesside


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

Petal?

Yeah, that's ok.

What she said."

Oi woman!

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

Petal?

See that's a broken flower, I'm fragile but I'm fragile like a bomb "

It's that my ex called me flower and it was dead sweet.

And then any other women he/we met he would call them flower too. It was no longer spesh, and just now a reminder of how ... well.... ya know.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Sweetheart? *ducks and rolls out of thread*"

That works.

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

And let us not forget the posh manner of addressing ladies: Filly and totty

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"“Ladies” is my preferred choice. Rolls off the tongue much easier. Otherwise I’ll use women and girls depending on the context.

I can’t keep up with all the newfangled terms we’re supposed to use in order to not cause offence to someone.

Words that used to be normal when I left Britain have now become somewhat unacceptable. I can’t think what they are now but it occasionally astonishes, and perhaps, amuses me when I come across one."

Please note..... I'm not actually taking offense to any term. Girls just makes me feel a bit eww and grrr.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

How about the Welsh version blodyn or abbreviated to blods one my favourite ones that is

Sounds like a period

Waa omg peach it does "

it came straight to mind coz I just coughed an octopus (we've all been there)

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Cariad? "

Awww yay!

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

Petal?

See that's a broken flower, I'm fragile but I'm fragile like a bomb

It's that my ex called me flower and it was dead sweet.

And then any other women he/we met he would call them flower too. It was no longer spesh, and just now a reminder of how ... well.... ya know."

Totally get you Peach, sure we can think of plenty of names for him

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Hussey, Harlot and Jezebel are good ones.

….I now have no teeth.

Ooh Harlot. I like it.

However.... the other two....

Nora! Peach! Come get the mean man!

I'll take his penis (in my mouth) while Nora pins him by sitting on his face

Teamwork yaaay"

That’ll definitely finish him off!

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"And let us not forget the posh manner of addressing ladies: Filly and totty "

I stood up straight and neighed.

Oooft. Sweet talker you

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle


"I don't really give it much thought. I'm not someone to take offense easily especially when none is really meant. People's use of words is different depending on their upbringing and dialect but I think sometime people can be quick to find things offensive if it suits them to.

Kx

Oh completely.... and I know my feelings on Girls are irrational because of that. I don't actually take offense at it, but I just.... grrr. Weird I know.

It's just something I've been wondering about."

Some words can just grate on you. I was always like that when people called me 'babe'. I would shudder when I read it but then I started not to disregard people just based on that and got to know them instead and actually it surprised me. They weren't always what I thought.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

How about the Welsh version blodyn or abbreviated to blods one my favourite ones that is

Sounds like a period

Waa omg peach it does

it came straight to mind coz I just coughed an octopus (we've all been there) "

I LOVE YOU.

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


"And let us not forget the posh manner of addressing ladies: Filly and totty "

Works for me ... just not old mare

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham


"Not bothered by any really however I will not be refered to as a bitch, you'd loose your teeth! "

This 100%

I think there is an element of context for me too.

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

I am woman, hear me roar!

Don’t like girls, females, ladies, it doesn’t hugely bother me, but I just done like them.

From him, his little princess, but no one else can call me that.

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By *aughty_Smooth_OperatorMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

This sure sorted the ladies out time for a nap

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

How about the Welsh version blodyn or abbreviated to blods one my favourite ones that is

Sounds like a period

Waa omg peach it does

it came straight to mind coz I just coughed an octopus (we've all been there)

I LOVE YOU. "

it's bloody horrible. You feel it all warm n bubbly as it pops out

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I don't really give it much thought. I'm not someone to take offense easily especially when none is really meant. People's use of words is different depending on their upbringing and dialect but I think sometime people can be quick to find things offensive if it suits them to.

Kx

Oh completely.... and I know my feelings on Girls are irrational because of that. I don't actually take offense at it, but I just.... grrr. Weird I know.

It's just something I've been wondering about.

Some words can just grate on you. I was always like that when people called me 'babe'. I would shudder when I read it but then I started not to disregard people just based on that and got to know them instead and actually it surprised me. They weren't always what I thought."

Completely! I don't disregard people based on what they choose to call me or anyone else (as long as it is polite obviously), but it doesn't stop it grating lol

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

How about the Welsh version blodyn or abbreviated to blods one my favourite ones that is

Sounds like a period

Waa omg peach it does

it came straight to mind coz I just coughed an octopus (we've all been there)

I LOVE YOU.

it's bloody horrible. You feel it all warm n bubbly as it pops out "

It is flipping nasty!

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By *imbobaMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Up here it would be Hen or Lassie (younger).

Or Bint if you’re making a point

I like Bint. I've always liked Bint.

You can call me anything you like "

I’ll call you Trouble.

Didn’t you read that thread about flirting

Southern Comfort.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Wench is a new word to me i never heard before "

I love it!

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Lass and Sweetie, no one has been offended yet tbf

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Up here it would be Hen or Lassie (younger).

Or Bint if you’re making a point

I like Bint. I've always liked Bint.

You can call me anything you like

I’ll call you Trouble.

Didn’t you read that thread about flirting

Southern Comfort. "

I never flirt. Don't know how

Ooh that's a good name.... sweet like me

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Lass and Sweetie, no one has been offended yet tbf "

Twat

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

Petal?

Yeah, that's ok.

What she said.

Oi woman!"

WOMAN!

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I am woman, hear me roar!

Don’t like girls, females, ladies, it doesn’t hugely bother me, but I just done like them.

From him, his little princess, but no one else can call me that. "

I never roar.... I'm too delicate and pure

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By *ark ph0enixWoman
over a year ago

Teesside


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

Petal?

Yeah, that's ok.

What she said.

Oi woman!

WOMAN!"

Took your time. Again

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Not bothered by any really however I will not be refered to as a bitch, you'd loose your teeth!

This 100%

I think there is an element of context for me too. "

Context does come into it....

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Lass and Sweetie, no one has been offended yet tbf

Twat"

Thanks

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

Petal?

Yeah, that's ok.

What she said.

Oi woman!

WOMAN!

Took your time. Again "

That's NOT what he said

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"What about the Aussie classic: Sheilas "

FFS

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By *ark ph0enixWoman
over a year ago

Teesside


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

Petal?

Yeah, that's ok.

What she said.

Oi woman!

WOMAN!

Took your time. Again

That's NOT what he said "

You mean you let him speak?

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham


"Wench is a new word to me i never heard before

I love it!"

I have been called that in the past, but in an affectionate way so it was all good

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Lass and Sweetie, no one has been offended yet tbf

Twat

Thanks "

It's affectionate Moose

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"I am woman, hear me roar!

Don’t like girls, females, ladies, it doesn’t hugely bother me, but I just done like them.

From him, his little princess, but no one else can call me that.

I never roar.... I'm too delicate and pure "

Hmmmmm, I'm willing to bet your anus disagrees.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

Petal?

Yeah, that's ok.

What she said.

Oi woman!

WOMAN!

Took your time. Again

That's NOT what he said

You mean you let him speak? "

I encourage it....

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

Hen or Hun is something I've been called and not offended

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

Most of them have been used over the years from friends and family, all from different areas, none bother me as mostly used as terms of endearment or local dialect.

However you say bitch, slag, slut and that will earn you a swift backhander to the chops.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I am woman, hear me roar!

Don’t like girls, females, ladies, it doesn’t hugely bother me, but I just done like them.

From him, his little princess, but no one else can call me that.

I never roar.... I'm too delicate and pure

Hmmmmm, I'm willing to bet your anus disagrees."

My anus doesn't roar...... it booms!

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By *imbobaMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

How about the Welsh version blodyn or abbreviated to blods one my favourite ones that is

Sounds like a period

Waa omg peach it does

it came straight to mind coz I just coughed an octopus (we've all been there)

I LOVE YOU.

it's bloody horrible. You feel it all warm n bubbly as it pops out "

Ffs. It’s dinner time.

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By *ark ph0enixWoman
over a year ago

Teesside


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

Petal?

Yeah, that's ok.

What she said.

Oi woman!

WOMAN!

Took your time. Again

That's NOT what he said

You mean you let him speak?

I encourage it.... "

No you misunderstand. I know you encourage use of the mouth. But speech is a different matter entirely

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

.

Females reminds me of Friday Night Dinner and makes me laugh and not take seriously anything that follows.

I don't mind women.

Girls... no. Most of the women here are way too old.

Wench I love. A friend of mine always calls me a chatty buxom wench.

I don't mind lass because it reminds me of someone and he has such a way of saying it.

I don't like sweetie (sorry whoever posted that!) because it reads a bit... actually I'm not going to type that. Some people do like it. To be honest most words don't particularly bother me, I understand we all have our own way of saying certain things and as long as it's not deliberately offensive, I don't care.

Hun is my utter pet peeve though. Hun.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"Most of them have been used over the years from friends and family, all from different areas, none bother me as mostly used as terms of endearment or local dialect.

However you say bitch, slag, slut and that will earn you a swift backhander to the chops. "

Bosha

Love a bit of violence I do. Makes me feel alive.

And then it hurts and I knew deep down it was a bad idea and should never have got the pillows out.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Most of them have been used over the years from friends and family, all from different areas, none bother me as mostly used as terms of endearment or local dialect.

However you say bitch, slag, slut and that will earn you a swift backhander to the chops. "

Oh yes!

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

How about the Welsh version blodyn or abbreviated to blods one my favourite ones that is

Sounds like a period

Waa omg peach it does

it came straight to mind coz I just coughed an octopus (we've all been there)

I LOVE YOU.

it's bloody horrible. You feel it all warm n bubbly as it pops out

Ffs. It’s dinner time. "

You want me to catch one for ya and pickle it?

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity


"Lass and Sweetie, no one has been offended yet tbf

Twat

Thanks

It's affectionate Moose"

As its you you're allowed

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

How about the Welsh version blodyn or abbreviated to blods one my favourite ones that is

Sounds like a period

Waa omg peach it does

it came straight to mind coz I just coughed an octopus (we've all been there)

I LOVE YOU.

it's bloody horrible. You feel it all warm n bubbly as it pops out

Ffs. It’s dinner time. "

Don't have cooked tomatoes or rare steak.

You're welcome.

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By *ornyCouple17Couple
over a year ago

IPSWICH

I don't mind, "Girl" x

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

How about the Welsh version blodyn or abbreviated to blods one my favourite ones that is

Sounds like a period

Waa omg peach it does

it came straight to mind coz I just coughed an octopus (we've all been there)

I LOVE YOU.

it's bloody horrible. You feel it all warm n bubbly as it pops out

Ffs. It’s dinner time.

Don't have cooked tomatoes or rare steak.

You're welcome."

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

There are a few words (not girls or females, nor ladies) that I dislike in general but there are a few people who can get away with it, because it's them.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham


"However you say bitch, slag, slut and that will earn you a swift backhander to the chops. "

Agree here too

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

Petal?

Yeah, that's ok.

What she said.

Oi woman!

WOMAN!

Took your time. Again

That's NOT what he said

You mean you let him speak?

I encourage it....

No you misunderstand. I know you encourage use of the mouth. But speech is a different matter entirely "

I encourage it all.... there's that whispered term of endearment that just.... ooh

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

Women is my preferred collective term

Or girls in relation to my friends

A female is a thing rather than a person, for me

And lady is often used by a guy trying too hard to demonstrate how much of a gentleman he is

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

.

Females doesn't bother me, but yes I find girls annoying, I haven't been a girl in a very long time

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Females reminds me of Friday Night Dinner and makes me laugh and not take seriously anything that follows.

I don't mind women.

Girls... no. Most of the women here are way too old.

Wench I love. A friend of mine always calls me a chatty buxom wench.

I don't mind lass because it reminds me of someone and he has such a way of saying it.

I don't like sweetie (sorry whoever posted that!) because it reads a bit... actually I'm not going to type that. Some people do like it. To be honest most words don't particularly bother me, I understand we all have our own way of saying certain things and as long as it's not deliberately offensive, I don't care.

Hun is my utter pet peeve though. Hun. "

Apart from sweetie, which I don't mind.... I'm with you.

Hun is just. Just very. No.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I don't mind, "Girl" x"

Does it depend on who says it though?

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By *imbobaMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

How about the Welsh version blodyn or abbreviated to blods one my favourite ones that is

Sounds like a period

Waa omg peach it does

it came straight to mind coz I just coughed an octopus (we've all been there)

I LOVE YOU.

it's bloody horrible. You feel it all warm n bubbly as it pops out

Ffs. It’s dinner time.

You want me to catch one for ya and pickle it? "

Eeeew.

Bet you lot won’t like Bird or Birds

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Oooooo, not flower.

I can't be dealing with being called flower.

How about the Welsh version blodyn or abbreviated to blods one my favourite ones that is

Sounds like a period

Waa omg peach it does

it came straight to mind coz I just coughed an octopus (we've all been there)

I LOVE YOU.

it's bloody horrible. You feel it all warm n bubbly as it pops out

Ffs. It’s dinner time.

You want me to catch one for ya and pickle it?

Eeeew.

Bet you lot won’t like Bird or Birds

"

Excuse me Mr..... read up.....

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"There are a few words (not girls or females, nor ladies) that I dislike in general but there are a few people who can get away with it, because it's them. "

Now I wanna know!!

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch


"Most of them have been used over the years from friends and family, all from different areas, none bother me as mostly used as terms of endearment or local dialect.

However you say bitch, slag, slut and that will earn you a swift backhander to the chops.

Bosha

Love a bit of violence I do. Makes me feel alive.

And then it hurts and I knew deep down it was a bad idea and should never have got the pillows out."

I’m not normally violent, just sometimes a switch is flipped and it’s an involuntary instant reaction.

But I do love a good pillow or play fight, gets the blood pumping

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By *orders CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Kelso

It doesn't matter what term is used. There'll always be someone who is offended by it!

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Women is my preferred collective term

Or girls in relation to my friends

A female is a thing rather than a person, for me

And lady is often used by a guy trying too hard to demonstrate how much of a gentleman he is"

Weirdly "girls" from women about women doesn't have the same "hell no" factor for me actually.

Agree about female, but I think "lady" and "ladies" can be used as you say but can also just be because he is actually just polite like that.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Females doesn't bother me, but yes I find girls annoying, I haven't been a girl in a very long time "

This is it! My nieces are "the girls" to me....

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Yet another thread that proves you can't please all the people all the time.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"It doesn't matter what term is used. There'll always be someone who is offended by it! "

Oh definitely, I'm just having a muse.... as I often do.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Yet another thread that proves you can't please all the people all the time. "

Never!

And wouldn't the world be boring if we could!

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By *orders CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Kelso


"It doesn't matter what term is used. There'll always be someone who is offended by it!

Oh definitely, I'm just having a muse.... as I often do."

And of course, it becomes a bit of a sport

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Females doesn't bother me, but yes I find girls annoying, I haven't been a girl in a very long time

This is it! My nieces are "the girls" to me...."

Strange how we do all think differently. I never say im going out with my friends or mates. It’s always I’m out with the girls.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"It doesn't matter what term is used. There'll always be someone who is offended by it!

Oh definitely, I'm just having a muse.... as I often do.

And of course, it becomes a bit of a sport "

Oooh..... I'm a sportswoman!

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Females doesn't bother me, but yes I find girls annoying, I haven't been a girl in a very long time

This is it! My nieces are "the girls" to me....

Strange how we do all think differently. I never say im going out with my friends or mates. It’s always I’m out with the girls. "

And again weird.... because I have one group of women who used to be "the girls". But only those particular people. And it didnt feel weird then.

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

I'm not fussy to be honest - I work with people that use the terms slapper and tart as a hello

Think it depends more of the context it is in, as is often the case in this complicated thing called life

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


"Women is my preferred collective term

Or girls in relation to my friends

A female is a thing rather than a person, for me

And lady is often used by a guy trying too hard to demonstrate how much of a gentleman he is

Weirdly "girls" from women about women doesn't have the same "hell no" factor for me actually.

Agree about female, but I think "lady" and "ladies" can be used as you say but can also just be because he is actually just polite like that."

I agree, females are things, I go out with the girls but I'm not a girl, women is just meh as in women's issues etc just describes a bland group but I'm a lady! That's how I describe ladies, and think of myself even my daughter (she's a young lady) and definitely my preference

I have absolutely no problem with colloquialisms though ... down have often called burd or luvva by some 23 yo girl/lady/female etc!! And everyone else! Been called alsorts all over the country and actually take it as a compliment really! Could be a lot worse

Hun or babe though ... just nah

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I'm not fussy to be honest - I work with people that use the terms slapper and tart as a hello

Think it depends more of the context it is in, as is often the case in this complicated thing called life "

Aww slapper and tart ARE a hello!

I agree. Context is key.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Females doesn't bother me, but yes I find girls annoying, I haven't been a girl in a very long time

This is it! My nieces are "the girls" to me....

Strange how we do all think differently. I never say im going out with my friends or mates. It’s always I’m out with the girls.

And again weird.... because I have one group of women who used to be "the girls". But only those particular people. And it didnt feel weird then."

We all have our things I guess. I can’t stand hun, dear or babe. Although I say babe sometimes. It’s ok once you know someone but messages saying hi babe or babes is a no!

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)


"There are a few words (not girls or females, nor ladies) that I dislike in general but there are a few people who can get away with it, because it's them.

Now I wanna know!!"

My lips are sealed

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Women is my preferred collective term

Or girls in relation to my friends

A female is a thing rather than a person, for me

And lady is often used by a guy trying too hard to demonstrate how much of a gentleman he is

Weirdly "girls" from women about women doesn't have the same "hell no" factor for me actually.

Agree about female, but I think "lady" and "ladies" can be used as you say but can also just be because he is actually just polite like that.

I agree, females are things, I go out with the girls but I'm not a girl, women is just meh as in women's issues etc just describes a bland group but I'm a lady! That's how I describe ladies, and think of myself even my daughter (she's a young lady) and definitely my preference

I have absolutely no problem with colloquialisms though ... down have often called burd or luvva by some 23 yo girl/lady/female etc!! And everyone else! Been called alsorts all over the country and actually take it as a compliment really! Could be a lot worse

Hun or babe though ... just nah "

I take those colloquialisms as a compliment.... but not hun. Babe either really.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Females doesn't bother me, but yes I find girls annoying, I haven't been a girl in a very long time

This is it! My nieces are "the girls" to me....

Strange how we do all think differently. I never say im going out with my friends or mates. It’s always I’m out with the girls.

And again weird.... because I have one group of women who used to be "the girls". But only those particular people. And it didnt feel weird then.

We all have our things I guess. I can’t stand hun, dear or babe. Although I say babe sometimes. It’s ok once you know someone but messages saying hi babe or babes is a no! "

Yes! Comes back to context again....

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading


"Yet another thread that proves you can't please all the people all the time.

Never!

And wouldn't the world be boring if we could! "

Apparently though we all have exactly the same size vaginas!

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

My head is presently still spinning with Line Of Duty lingo so I’m hereby referring to ladies as OCG’s…

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Yet another thread that proves you can't please all the people all the time.

Never!

And wouldn't the world be boring if we could!

Apparently though we all have exactly the same size vaginas! "

Well obviously!

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"My head is presently still spinning with Line Of Duty lingo so I’m hereby referring to ladies as OCG’s… "

I feel I should know but I haven't a clue what you mean.

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…


"My head is presently still spinning with Line Of Duty lingo so I’m hereby referring to ladies as OCG’s…

I feel I should know but I haven't a clue what you mean. "

Organised Crime Gang

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"My head is presently still spinning with Line Of Duty lingo so I’m hereby referring to ladies as OCG’s…

I feel I should know but I haven't a clue what you mean.

Organised Crime Gang "

Hmmm..... could catch on.....

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

I dislike females.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"I dislike females. "

Actually I don’t like fem either

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

.


"I dislike females. "

Your avatar! With that fringe? Perfect.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"I dislike females.

Your avatar! With that fringe? Perfect. "

Aww thanks Meli

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By *an_LexaCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

In general there’s something about the term females I find grating when used and often quite sexist. Fortunately it’s not used a lot.

I really don’t like terms of endearment by people I don’t know. Those I do know, well then I don’t mind at all and whatever comes up between us

Lex

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I dislike females. "

Well..... I dislike many of them too (especially the ones that live round here apparently), but is it also a term you dislike?

I'm hilarious.

Sorry.

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Definitely ladies, best option.

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

One of the very worst: ‘Bits Of Skirt.’

Invariably uttered by repugnant ‘geezers’ sitting with their mates whilst drinking Diamond White/White Star/White Lightning Cider.

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

I think I need to start thinking more before I send messages or post anything

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"In general there’s something about the term females I find grating when used and often quite sexist. Fortunately it’s not used a lot.

I really don’t like terms of endearment by people I don’t know. Those I do know, well then I don’t mind at all and whatever comes up between us

Lex "

I think females has become more popular because of a TV show that my brain is not helping me to name right now but I think Meli mentioned it up there....^^

Not too much so in my neck of the woods thankfully, but more online.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"Definitely ladies, best option."

I still like Wenches though....

But I'm certainly in the minority.

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"One of the very worst: ‘Bits Of Skirt.’

Invariably uttered by repugnant ‘geezers’ sitting with their mates whilst drinking Diamond White/White Star/White Lightning Cider."

My issue with that..... is WHICH bit of skirt? Hem? Waist? The bit that flicks out annoyingly when you sit down?

If only these delightful "geezers" were more specific....

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon


"I think I need to start thinking more before I send messages or post anything "

Nah..... rock on!

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By *otSoPosh OP   Woman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

Thank you for joining my random muse there people.

And I hope y'all enjoyed the octopus.

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


"Women is my preferred collective term

Or girls in relation to my friends

A female is a thing rather than a person, for me

And lady is often used by a guy trying too hard to demonstrate how much of a gentleman he is"

Sorry, couldn’t disagree more about men using the term ladies. It was a common term when I was growing up. It’s the term that comes to mind for me. It always has. We used it formally in school, despite it being an all boys school.

At the time, women and girls were perfectly acceptable as well.

Wrench most certainly was not. Sign of the times.

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