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'Banter', 'foodie', 'Himself': What words drive you absolutely up the wall?

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ARE THERE WORDS that send you into a blind irrational rage?

Words that if used by a loved one could make you reconsider your relationship with them?

Tell us, we’re here to listen.

Here are some of DailyEdge.ie/TheJournal.ie‘s least favourite words to get you going…

  • Poop
  • Foodie
  • Nixer

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  • Hack (as in journalist)
  • Piddle
  • Drico

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  • Epic
  • Guesstimate
  • Banter/bants

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  • Amazeballs
  • Girlos
  • Methinks

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  • Tweeps
  • Hubbie
  • Himself/Herself (when referring to a significant other)
  • Marketeers

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Now it’s your turn. Vent in the comments section…

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