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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

rage2-2

Hack (as in journalist)
Piddle
Drico

office-rage-o

Epic
Guesstimate
Banter/bants

rage

Amazeballs
Girlos
Methinks

rage2

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

ari

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

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Defamation

Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel.
Racism or Hate speech

An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs.
Trolling or Off-topic

An attempt to derail the discussion.
Inappropriate language

Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or slurs.
Spam

Advertising, phishing, scamming, bots, or repetitive posts.
Other

enraging words

foodie

hack

poop

The Rage

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

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

7 simple grammar rules EVERYONE should know>

7 annoyingly tricky words and tips to help you spell them>