SERA!

[Ryko]

feel free to contact the dictionary companies on that.

Dictionaries have added colloquialisms for ages, stop using it as a way to defend it as a word, it isn't.

[Sera]

even if, for the sake of argument, we were to agree that it was a word, irregardless would mean the OPPOSITE of regardless, which would just defeat your point anyway. either way, you lose on this one.

[Darkslitter]

even if, for the sake of argument, we were to agree that it was a word, irregardless would mean the OPPOSITE of regardless, which would just defeat your point anyway. irirregardless, you lose on this one.

ftfy

[Ksandra]

even if, for the sake of argument, we were to agree that it was a word, irregardless would mean the OPPOSITE of regardless, which would just defeat your point anyway. either way, you lose on this one.

inflammable

[Ksandra]

indefatigable

[Kiarax]

In ≠ ir

[Kiarax]

Irregardless is dumb as fuck and you are dumb as fuck for using it.

[Howard Roark]

indefatigable

LOL

ib4





ps ilu

[Kiarax]

indefatigable

Indefatigable and defatigable have different meanings. Also dumb though.

[Ksandra]

In ≠ ir

still In and de are both negative prefixes which would make it the same as fatigable.

and flammable the opposite.


History note: Inflammable came before flammable.

In for obvious reasons ≠ "not"


it would be silly to assume "ir" can't be the same, or cannot be used for added effect.

[Ksandra]

Dictionaries have added colloquialisms for ages, stop using it as a way to defend it as a word, it isn't.

Main Entry: 1word
Pronunciation: \ˈwərd\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German wort word, Latin verbum, Greek eirein to say, speak, Hittite weriya- to call, name
Date: before 12th century

1 a : something that is said b plural (1) : talk, discourse <putting one's feelings into words> (2) : the text of a vocal musical composition c : a brief remark or conversation <would like to have a word with you>
2 a (1) : a speech sound or series of speech sounds that symbolizes and communicates a meaning usually without being divisible into smaller units capable of independent use (2) : the entire set of linguistic forms produced by combining a single base with various inflectional elements without change in the part of speech elements b (1) : a written or printed character or combination of characters representing a spoken word <the number of words to a line> —sometimes used with the first letter of a real or pretended taboo word prefixed as an often humorous euphemism <the first man to utter the f word on British TV — Time> <we were not afraid to use the d word and talk about death — Erma Bombeck> (2) : any segment of written or printed discourse ordinarily appearing between spaces or between a space and a punctuation mark c : a number of bytes processed as a unit and conveying a quantum of information in communication and computer work
3 : order, command <don't move till I give the word>
4 often capitalized a : logos b : gospel 1a c : the expressed or manifested mind and will of God
5 a : news, information <sent word that he would be late> b : rumor
6 : the act of speaking or of making verbal communication
7 : saying, proverb
8 : promise, declaration <kept her word>
9 : a quarrelsome utterance or conversation —usually used in plural <they had words and parted>
10 : a verbal signal : password
11 slang —used interjectionally to express agreement

sounds like a word to me.

[Ryko]

I pre-empted you by calling it a colloquialism

Definition of colloquialism - WordReference.com Dictionary

If you dont wanna click the summary is that you're stupid.

[Ksandra]

I pre-empted you by calling it a colloquialism

Definition of colloquialism - WordReference.com Dictionary

If you dont wanna click the summary is that you're stupid.

I never said it wasn't colloquial, and even stated I wouldn't mind it getting listed as slang.

I am saying that it is a word, that there's no harm in using it in common ever day speech, and it shouldn't be considered "incorrect" because of the amount it is used.

[Ryko]

Slang, colloquialisms, and improper words don't just get accepted proper speech because of widespread use you dink. They are, in all rights, thoroughly and utterly incorrect and that's why they are noted as such. How you wish it were doesn't affect how it is.

[Howard Roark]

ryko, leave the ksandra alone, I hate watching this :\


flip a coin, one of you is right, although the more likely situation is what happened when my friend and I, at age 10, were arguing over the fastest plane:

The SR71-A or the Blackbird


























turns out they're the same

[Ryko]

@Howard: See the thing is I'm right, the tedious part is when people try to act like it isn't the case.

@Ksandra: Didn't you major in this shit too?

[Howard Roark]

notthisshitagain.jpg

[Ryko]

We should work to expedite the process of the other side shoving their foot in their mouths so we can all breathe easier.

[Ksandra]

Slang, colloquialisms, and improper words don't just get accepted proper speech because of widespread use you dink. It is in all rights thoroughly and utterly incorrect.

wrong. Most of the words Shakespeare gets credit for "creating" he didn't actually create. He created maybe 4-5 words if that (eyeball comes to mind, and even though we're not sure if he created them, just he is the first time we've seen it written down). Most of them he gets credit for it BECAUSE he put it into his works and created them as mainstream words.

It is the mainstream that creates the words/changes their meanings in many ways. Most swears (bitch, n***, gay) have become what they are through mainstream. They are the slang form of the words, but if someone were to say "dude that's a female dog" every time you said the word bitch, you'd slap them across the face. Even if you were to (I have no idea why you would) use the word "bitch" in a formal business meeting, you know most if not all would instantly think of a female jerk vs. a dog.

There are so many exceptions to the rules in the English language because it's such the hodgepodge of other languages. There is no reason that newer words HAVE to follow the rules.

I enjoy the evolving of languages. It's fascinating.

[Ryko]

Most swears (bitch, n***, gay) have become what they are through mainstream. They are the slang form of the words, but if someone were to say "dude that's a female dog" every time you said the word bitch, you'd slap them across the face.

Of the 3 words you used as examples, assuming the middle one is the n-bomb, only 1 wasn't originally an already established proper word meant to define something else. There's a difference between adding an extra definition to an already existing word (see: slang terms/curses like the ones previously mentioned) and using a completely incorrect word then trying to pass it off as proper (see: irregardless or other slang terms like ain't). If someone were to call a female dog a bitch they'd be using the proper definition...