Nominate three words or phrases for the "2017 Westhampton Beach Banished Words List." Be sure to include examples of their use, and explain why you think your choices deserve to make the final cut.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
WHB 2017 Banished Words List
Nominate three words or phrases for the "2017 Westhampton Beach Banished Words List." Be sure to include examples of their use, and explain why you think your choices deserve to make the final cut.
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Word: “Fam”
ReplyDeleteExample: “Yo fam”
Definition: A word used to describe your “people”.
Word: “Lit”
Example: “That party last night was lit.”
Definition: When something is turned up or popping.
Word: “Savage”
Example: “That’s a savage drink you just made, thanks bro.”
Definition: Cool.
Like (used as a place holder also used instead of “said”)
ReplyDeleteEx. So like, Jenny definitely told Sally that I said that I didn’t like her top because today Sally was like “hey, I love your top” but like she said it sarcastically.
I want this word to be banished because it’s very annoying and overused in daily talk.
Literally
adverb
-In a literal manner or sense
-Use for emphasis or to express strong feeling while not being literally true
Ex. Literally, I can’t even deal with Jenny anymore she’s literally so annoying.
Ex. Literally Kim, you’re being so rude right now.
I want this word to be banished because people use it incorrectly and nobody actually want anything to literally happen. Most times they mean figuratively.
I can’t even
-I’m so done
-I can’t deal with this
Ex. I can’t even, I’m so done with Julis shenanigans.
I want this phrase to be banished because most times people “can even”. It’s garbage can, not garbage can’t.
Trigger
ReplyDeleteadjective/verb
Definition: To be have certain emotional feelings spurred by a specific event.
"When he said that he didn't think my dog was cute I got triggered."
This word needs to be eliminated because it is a very vague term. Triggered could mean the spawn of anywhere from happy or sad emotions. This term should be replaced with more precise adjectives/verbs.
Legit
adjective
Definition: Something that is to up to current standards and considered lawful
"Bro I did not cheat on that test and got an A+, it was legit."
"Dude I had so much fun last night, it was legit."
This word needs to be banished because and replaced with its true derivation (legitimate). People also tend to just throw this word wherever they please and change the meaning from lawful to something enjoyable.
Fam
Noun
Definition: Group of people so close that they are thought to be family.
"C'mon fam you gotta come help me dig my car out of the snow."
Fam needs to be removed because it implies that a group of people are family when they really are not. It is more often than not used incorrectly to describe close friends.
GRACE O'HARE
ReplyDeleteWord: Triggered
Example: "Your constant badgering is triggering me."
Definition: Mildly irritated
Word: Blaze your own trail
Example: "Don't follow the others- blaze your own trail."
Definition: do what you know is right
Word: Spirit Animal
Example: "She so funny. She's my spirit animal."
Definition: someone/something that you feel represents you or something you want to be
1. You know? or You know what i mean?
ReplyDeleteDef: When you say something convoluted and hope the other person understands. Explaining something you think is complicated, but its really not
Ex: Khloe said: "The caramel Macchiato is just soooo much better with the extra caramel drizzle, you know what i mean Kylie? " Kylie: " Yeah, totally."
Why: overused. Be more clear if you don't even understand what you're saying
2. I know, right?????
Def: a rhetorical response while gossiping
Ex: : Kourtney said: "Kim was literally being sooo rude to the waiter today" :" I know, right!?!?!?"-Kris
Why: you're telling the person you know what they're saying, but still asking them for confirmation
3. Legit (adj)
Def: actually, for real
Ex: Kourtney is legit my favorite Kardashian because she always keeps it real and organic
Why: overused and obnoxious (but Kourtney is still my favorite Kardashian)
Salty
ReplyDeleteAdjective
Describing being annoyed or dissatisfied with something.
“She didn’t invite me to her party last weekend and I heard it wasn’t even fun. Omg I’m so salty about it, I thought we were friends.”
Salty should be removed because salty should describe food, not your emotions.
Fam
Noun
Referring endearingly to your close friends or “squad”
“It was so nice of you to help me with that math problem. Thanks fam!”
Fam should be banned because they aren’t your family and that is what the abbreviation implies. There are already numerous other ways to thank people or refer to people that you are pleased with.
Lowkey
Adverb
Describing performing an action on the “down-low” or downplaying an opinion.
“I lowkey want to go to the party tonight, but I also don’t want to leave my bed.”
Lowkey should be banned because it is very rarely actually something that you want to be a secret, but your personal opinion that you want to downplay.
1) Lit
ReplyDeleteDefinition: when something is turned up or extremely fun
Example: The parties this weekend were so lit.
Why banish: It is annoying and old
2) Harambe
Definition: a gorilla from the Cincinnati zoo who was killed protecting a child
Example: Rip Harambe, we'll miss you
Why banish: it is overused and old and Harambe isn't coming back sadly
3) Literally
Definition: dramatic device someone uses when expressing their feelings
Example: I literally cannot stand people sometimes.
Example 2: I am so upset because Khloe literally took my favorite diamond earrings. I am literally so mad at her. Why does she literally think it is okay to just take my stuff whenever she wants.
Why banish: it is overused and can be irritating
1. Great
ReplyDelete* “Make America Great Again.”
* We are a very strong country, and “great” is not a strong vocabulary word to describe us. There are so many more words in the English language that mean something better than great. For example, why only make America “great” when we can make it “superb,” or “the best.” Great is a very weak word for a country fought in an entire Revolutionary War just for independence.
2. “ttyl” (talk to you later)
* “I’ve gotta go do homework. I’ll ttyl.”
* ttyl is not a fitting abbreviation for ‘talk to you later’. Spending someone’s free time talking to someone else should be meaningful, and not boiled down to a simplified slang expression. If you do not have the time to fully type out that you intend on spending your time with another person, then you should not spend your time talking to them in the future at all.
3. Lit
* “YO MAN, that youtube video is lit!”
* Lit, a 3 letter word, is just not fitting to accurately describe the amount of ‘dankness’ a situation may be. A more descriptive word should be used instead, that successfully describes the wonderment and bewilderment of swagger that the person is referring to (like radical).
Matthew Anastasia
ReplyDeleteWHB Banished Word list 2017
Sweet.
Using the word sweet in a sarcastic tone as a responses to one’s criticism of you or something you did has to stop.
ex:
John- “Bob you are terrible at gym volleyball, and you stink.”
Bob- “Sweet!”
2. Triggered.
Annoying or irritating
ex:
“The other day a worker at a theme park told me i could’t go onto the ride because of my height and i was triggered.”
3.Lit
Fun or exciting
ex:
“that part was lit”
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ReplyDeleteJulian Buchen
ReplyDeleteWellness
• An approach to healthcare that emphasizes preventing illness and prolonging life, as opposed to emphasizing treating diseases.
• The computer measures a patient's progress toward wellness
Honestly
• Used to emphasize the sincerity of an opinion, belief, or feeling.
• I honestly do not care
Bud
• A form of address, usually to a boy or man, used especially when the name of the one being addressed is not known.
• Alright bud take a sip of water and cool off.
1. Like, I just literally can’t even
ReplyDeleteDefinition: in a literal manner or sense; exactly.
Ex: I can’t stand when people use this obnoxious phrase. Like, I just literally can’t even.
2. Here’s the thing,
Definition: having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to.
Ex: Here’s the thing, whenever people use this phrase the first thing I think is why did u just waste 2 seconds of my life.
3. really (adverb)
Definition: in actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible.
Ex: I really, really hate when people use this word in every sentence. It is really, really, really annoying and it gets on my nerves. Really, this word is just really overused.
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ReplyDeleteBrandon Schwartz
ReplyDelete1. Harambe
A gorilla who lived in the Cincinnati Zoo before being shot dead to protect a child that had fallen into his enclosure. Tributes to his death became highly regarded memes.
Ex: "I'm Harambe, and this is my zoo enclosure. I work here with my zoo keeper and my friend, Cecil the lion. Everything in here has a story and a price. One thing I've learned after 21 years - you never know WHO is gonna come over that fence."
Harambe will forever live on in our hearts, but 2016 is over, and this meme is now as dead as the gorilla himself.
2. Cheesy
Cheap; forced or insincere.
Ex: That pick-up line is so cheesy.
Ironically, cheesy has become cheesy. It's overused.
3. Tuna fish
Tuna salad (like potato salad).
Ex: When I ordered the tuna fish, it was not what I expected.
There is no need to distinguish tuna as a fish. There is no other tuna. Just call tuna salad tuna salad.
1. Lit
ReplyDelete- Adjective; used to describe a fun or exciting event
- ie: Last night was lit
- “Lit” is overused and annoying. It has become the go-to adjective to describe anything and everything.
2. Like
- Not a formal part of speech, meaningless word similar to “um”
- ie: And like, it’s like when people do things like laugh that I really don’t like.
- “Like” has become an annoying word inserted into the majority of teens vocabulary. It implies that you lack knowledge in what you’re saying.
3. Triggered
- Verb or adjective; an emotional reaction caused by something that relates to an upsetting time
- ie: Larry shouted, “I’m triggered,” after hearing Sally say she did not like chocolate ice cream.
- “Triggered” is a word inappropriately used to describe one’s feelings. It is obnoxious to tell everyone what annoys you and it shows that you are very dramatic.
Lit (cool, awesome, fun)
ReplyDeleteExample: That party was so lit.
Why it should be banned: It is over used and has started to lose real meaning in describing something.
Legit (honestly, actually or cool)
Example: I legit got 3 hours of sleep last night.
Example: Oh yeah, that roller coaster was legit.
Why it should be banned: It has multiple meanings. Referring to the way it is used in the first example.. Using the word to prove yourself honest doesn’t really change the meaning of the sentence without it.
Low-key (secretly, unknown by most)
Example: I low-key really want to hang out with him but I probably shouldn’t.
Why it should be banned: It is used way too often and isn’t necessary. It’s basically just a smooth way of telling a secret that isn't one anyway. It's something that you actually want people to know.
1)On fleek
ReplyDeleteMeaning:used to describe something that is perfect or perfectly executed.
Example: Miranda's eyebrows were totally on fleet after she got them groomed at the mall.
Reason: It's overused and annoying.
2)AF
Meaning: acronym for as f***. Used to exaggerate or emphasize.
Example:I had to put on three layers it's literally cold AF.
Reason: I understand when making a quick written response but when spoken just sounds stupid.
3)ship
Definition:to support a couple or relationship.
Example: Angelina and Brad look so good together I totally ship them.
Reason: created by obsessive fandoms. Makes me uncomfortable.
ReplyDelete1. Russia
A synonym for a scapegoat by the left.
ex:
"I lost a game of 8 ball pool today, Russia must have hacked my phone."
This word must be banished because it unavoidably makes me roll my eyes every time I hear it. I actually like Russia and its inhabitants as a sovereign entity, just not as a word.
2. Politically incorrect/correct
Stating something in a way that avoids the possibility of someone taking offense to what's being said.
ex:
"I think the big problem this country has is being politically correct."- Donald J. Trump
This has to be banished because no one gives a damn whether you want to be politically correct or not. The intention of your words should be implicit, and if you must explain it afterwards then they were not worth saying.
3. what
A word that is asking to specify information.
ex:
*looks at someone funny*
someone- "what"
This should be banned only in the instance shown above. I find it somewhat annoying.
squad
ReplyDeletedef- your friend group
Ex: Our squad is goals.
Why? overused and the real definition is a group of soldiers or police officers.
bruh- another way of saying really, seriously, or bro.
Ex: You: I can't go skateboarding today my mom grounded me.
Your friend: bruh, lame.
Why? sounds really lazy, just react to something with the whole word bro or an actual word.
yasss- the cringy version of 'yes'.
Ex: Girl you going to the party?
Yasss!
Why? way too over excited and annoying form of yes that preteen girls use. Kind of sounds like a cat meowing.
Sydney Sheren
ReplyDelete1. LOL
What has started as a fun acronym to assist in replying to hilarious messages, has become the most nondescript three letters. Laughing out loud, sometimes mistaken for lots of love, is no longer used to tell someone that you are laughing. It is now an over used term to make messages sound less awkward. However, when it is used in verbal conversations it makes people sound more awkward.
Ex: "I finished my english homework lol"
2. Like
Like is intended to be a comparative word commonly used in similes. It can also be used to express an appreciation for something. However, like has like become like a like filler like word. Like, it's like so like unnecessary like to like use like like in like a sentence.
Ex: "Like you like get like the like point."
3. Lit
There are so many descriptive words to express that something is cool, fun, and exciting, which lessens the need for a term like lit. No one is lighting things on fire. If lit correlates to fire which relates to heat, then why are we using lit to describe something cool anyways? Everyone should literally be done with the word lit.
Ex: "The english homework last night was lit."
1. Triggered
ReplyDeleteDefinition: (adj.) (of a response) caused by particular action, process, or situation
Ex: The class got triggered by my overuse of the word/phrase "FORTY!".
2. Dank
Definition: (adj.) An expression frequently used by teens addressing something of high quality.
Ex: Yo, my man! That party was lit with all those dank memes!
3. Cringe
Definition: (n.) Comedy with an intention to make you uncomfortable rather than make you laugh.
(v.) A reaction to said comedy with an uncomfortable yet possible twitch.
Ex: That joke was so bad, I cringed all the way to the moon and back.
1. salty (adj) - annoyed or bitter
ReplyDeleteex: Emma is salty because Alabama lost.
"Salty," used to describe a person, should be banished because it puts a negative connotation on a word used innocently by chefs.
2. savage (adj or n) - cool, hardcore
ex: Smiltene just made that three-pointer with her eyes closed. She's such a savage.
"Savage" should be banished because it's a gross sounding word in general and is misused from its original meaning, which is barbaric or vicious.
3. "I'm dead" - I'm deceased, no longer living
ex: That's so funny I'm dead.
If you can say you're dead it means you're out here.. living.
Word: Moist
ReplyDeleteDefinition: Slightly wet, damp or humid
Example: After gym, Joe’s forehead was extremely moist.
Reason: This word makes every single living breathing human uncomfortable.
Word: Fam
Definition: Word to describe someone close to you and you consider your “family”
Example: “Hey what’s up fam how are you doing.”
Reason: This word should be banished because your best friend does not share any genetic information with you.
Word: Shook
Definition: Shocked, surprised, or scared
Example: “When I found out Harambe died I was so shook”
Reason: It is irrelevant and annoying when used for not serious situations, also doesn’t even sound grammatically correct.
1. Cringe
ReplyDeleteDefinition: (verb) Something slightly uncomfortable, experience an inward shiver of embarrassment or disgust
Ex. The teacher was so unfunny it made me cringe on multiple occasions.
2. Cheater
Definition: (noun) a person who acts dishonestly in order to gain an advantage
Ex. I swear this guys cheating, their's just no way he killed me (video games).
3. Platinum with no features
Definition: J. Cole a popular music artist went platinum with no features
Ex. Corporations like apple music are pushing drake cause they want us to forget j.cole went platinum with no features
Caroline Keating
ReplyDeleteSalty-
Definition: Being angry or upset
Example: She’s so salty because she didn’t get her way.
Why: Salty is not a characteristic of a person, but of food
Lit-
Definition: The act of which a person is excited or fun
Example: That party was lit!
Why: We do not need to fill up our english language with 100 words that have same meaning
Savage-
Definition: Someone who doesn’t care about the consequences of their actions
Example: He’s so savage.
Why: Savage has a bad connotation and there are many other words in the english language that can be used with similar meanings
lit, whatever, mustard
ReplyDeletelit- When something is turned up or popping
ex. That raving party last night was lit!
This word is so overused in everyday language and is a slang word that sounds messy and like you don't know how to speak English. It has no real meaning and it is used to describe too many thing which becomes annoying.
whatever- used to emphasize a lack of restriction in referring to any thing or amount, no matter what
ex. "You need to learn how to take responsibility in the house and not put everything on your sister, me and your father!" "Whatever..."
People use it in an argument when you admit that you are wrong without actually admitting it so the argument is over. It is such a lazy word and sounds sassy and as if you don't care what the conversation is about. It's a tacky, annoying and rude way to avoid conversing with people.
mustard- a pungent-tasting yellow or brown paste made from the crushed seeds of certain plants, typically eaten with meat or used as a cooking ingredient
ex. The spicy mustard on my hotdog is burning my mouth.
This word has everything wrong with it. Not only does it sound disgusting (mus-TARD), but it smells and looks rancid! Similar to the word moist, I cringe anytime I hear it.
its muh-sturd not tard
DeletePolitically correct-
ReplyDeletedefinition: nondiscriminatory
Ex) All these politically correct liberals are ruining the country.
why: “political correctness” does not exist. Either you’re an insensitive meany who uses a vocabulary or forms of expression that exclude, marginalize, and insult groups of people who are socially disadvantaged and discriminated against… or you’re a decent human being. The term politically correct is used by those in a position of privilege to silence the voices of marginalized people and say that their concerns don't deserve to be voiced, much less addressed.
No offence, -
Definition: do not be hurt (emotionally/mentally) by …
ex) no offence, but you are the worst human to walk this earth.
Why: if you ever say this before speaking you need to either 1) consider not saying it or 2) own what you are saying and commit to it and drop the phrase.
Mad-
Definition- real: angry, in this case: really, extremely
Ex) that mad cool. that’s mad stupid. that’s mad funny.
Why: It just doesn’t make sense. There is no anger?
Naomi Graney
ReplyDelete1. L
Definition: A loss, something bad
Example: "We took an L in gym volleyball yesterday"
Reason: Stupid to use one letter when the word 'loss' isn't long at all.
2. Sweet
Definition: Not sweet, annoying, sarcastic rebuttal to a roast
Example: "You honestly suck at everything." "Sweet!"
Reason: Overused, said way to often and got really annoying.
3. Extra
Definition: too much, over the top, more than needed
Example: "She's so extra, she bought me 3 presents."
Reason: Makes practically no sense, and really annoying/uncomfortable , and sounds weird when said.
1. Lit
ReplyDeleteDefinition: Fun or exciting
Example: "It would be lit if we hangout this weekend."
Why? It's so overused for the wrong reason. I'm not really sure why people can't just say fun?(I'm guilty of it too....)Or actually explain what they mean. This word is somewhat vague in the end and completely overused and sometimes misinterpreted.
2. Chill(usually with more than two Ls at the end)]
Definition: Relax or back off
Example: Friends: *say something remotely mean, but also somewhat funny(particularly about you)*
You: "Chilllll"
Why? Even though it is generally used with the correct meaning I feel that it has become a word that is overused and somewhat rude sometimes. As per the example: yes, your friends should stop making fun of you, but there are way better ways to say this. Honestly it may come off as rude too, you are not really expressing what you actually mean when your response is simply "chill".
3. Dead
Definition(actual): Not living...
Example: That joke you told was so funny, I'm dead.
Why? Honestly this is also just another completely over and misused word. Why would you describe something funny as causing you to die? I don't think that's supposed to be funny. I use this word occasionally and I don't even know what it is actually supposed to mean in this context. Why is finding something funny suddenly synonymous with dying????
1. Trash
ReplyDeleteDefinition: word to indicate someone or something is terrible and/or tasteless
Ex. "Hey check out this dank meme"
*friend looks*
"Man, that meme is trash"
Trash should just mean trash as in discarded stuff you don't need. If something is not to someone's liking they should just say so. This generation confuses me.
2. Savage
Definition: Someone who does not care about the consequences of his/her actions and usually makes people wonder if that person has anything to lose.
Ex- "Man Jeff is such a savage"
"Why?"
"He stole my girl while riding his tricycle"
The word savage initially described actions that were badass. Now, people started using the word to describe any action. Taking your phone out in the middle of class could earn you the name of "savage".
3. Did you just assume my gender?
definition: used as a joke when someone calls another person "bro,man,ma'am, dude,etc" without knowing what the person you're speaking to sexually identifies as.
Ex- Owner: "Whose a good boy?"
Dog: "Did you just assume my gender?"
I don't know how this started, but it proves our generation makes jokes out of anything. This was a little funny at first until people started identifying themselves as attack helicopters and such. We should leave this in 2016
Hana Lockwood
ReplyDelete1. Lit: something that is cool or fun
“ That party was lit.”
It is very overused and isn't the best way of describing something. A more descriptive word would be better.
2. Fam: describing your close friends or someone you consider as family
“Yo fam can you help me with this.”
Fam should be banned because they are not your family. There is a more meaningful way to describe people.
3. Same: a word that can be used as a response to any sentence imaginable
-“I’m bored.”
-“Same”
It’s so vague and makes you seem like you don't care and aren't paying attention to what’s going on.
1. Triggered (adj./verb)
ReplyDeleteDefinition: Strong characteristic of political left. Feelings being hurt over political/social dispute.
Example: "You think i'm wrong? Are you kidding me?! Im triggered!)
Why: Being triggered is basically the reaction of somebody that feels that they are being treated unfairly I assume, because colleges now have trigger warnings and safe spaces where most opposing political views are seen as the most radical and inhumane statements. I would much rather somebody defend their point like a mature adult, than getting emotional and throwing a hissy-fit.
2. Hillary Clinton (noun.)
Definition: American Female Politician: Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013. Democratic Presidential Nominee 2016.
Example: Hillary Clinton deleted 33,000 emails subpoenaed by congress.
Why? She lost the Presidential election, whether that be a Russian hacking, Trump using his money to rig the election, or fair-and-square loss. Hopefully this is the last time we hear of her. Enough has been done in her past that she has been barraged for, and that we have been hearing about in the news from her first incident in Whitewater in the 1990s all the way up to November 8th. This loss should ban her from our daily conversations, along with Donald Trump after the next 4 or 8 years. Both of them are pathetic.
3. ISIS (noun.)
Definition: Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (Sunni Muslims) . Formed from a combination of radical Al Qaeda fighters and leftover believers of Saddam Hussein, this small group broke away from the leadership of Osama Bin Laden in 2006 under Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, and gained power in the 2010 removal of United States ground troops in Iraq. Firm believers in radical jihad and the elimination of ay western/christian or shiite muslim believers.
Example: ISIS militants are known for their radical strategies in making their hate for the west known. They behead innocent shiite civilians, westerners and other opposing religions. Along with the beheadings, they put the prisoners in cages and light them on fire. They drop the cages in the water. They are are radical terrorists.
Why? Because ISIS is one of the largest threats to this nation, and the quicker it can be destroyed the quicker the middle-east can be stabilized. The country of Syria, one of the strongest ISIS held countries, has no form of government. Oil money that flows into countries like the US and Russia come from the middle east, and ISIS is choking the middle eastern countries that sell nations the oil. The word ISIS should not even be in our vocabulary, unless it is a past-tense reference. The Obama-administration failed to handle the group both militaristically and diplomatically, and a possible coalition with the US and Russia under a Trump presidency would surely eliminate the usage of that word.
Tyler Matthews
ReplyDelete1. Meme
Definition-a humorous image, video, piece of text, etc., that is copied (often with slight variations) and spread rapidly by Internet users.
Ex. The group of friends shared a bunch of memes from 9gag
Over used word to describe a joke.
2. Boi
Definition- This is what you say when someone says/does something stupid.
Ex. Walks into class late because he didn’t know how to use a clock. “That boi, can’t even read a clock.
Used as a joke.
3. Yeah
Definition- yes(too many people use this informal version of yes)
Ex. “Yeah we are friends.”
Usually makes it feel as if the person is being sarcastic and doesn't care.
1. Political correctness (used negatively/incorrectly)
ReplyDeletethe avoidance, often considered as taken to extremes, of forms of expression or action that are perceived to exclude, marginalize, or insult groups of people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against.
"Trump won the election because of political correctness"
Political correctness does not mean that you can't say whatever you want. Political correctness only dictates that if you say something [racist, sexist, etc] then people will call you [racist, sexist, etc]. Political correctness shouldn't even have a name; it is simply not being discriminatory. To say that you are tired of having to be politically correct is to say that you want to express bigoted views freely, without backlash.
2. Savage
Actual: a member of a people regarded as primitive and uncivilized.
Misuse: someone who says everything that they think and doesn't care about the possible consequences
Person 1: "Yesterday in class, the teacher asked John to answer number three and he told her to do it since she knows everything."
Person 2: "Wow, what a savage."
Misusing the word takes away the great potential for strength of the word in writing, and most of the time it is used to describe somebody who is inconsiderate/rude rather than carefree or unbothered.
3. Slay
A compliment given when somebody looks good or posts a good selfie; implies that one is so beautiful that they are slaying/killing the viewer
"You slay my life" "Slay me"
The word was fun and cute when it first started being used, and then you could not go through the comments of a selfie without seeing it. Its overuse ruined the word.
Same (adj.) - a word used as a reply to any statement ever made in a conversation. Can also be used to respond to sounds or actions.
ReplyDeleteex:
“I want to jump off a cliff.”
“Same.”
“I’m bored.”
“Same.”
This word should be banished because it is just a lazy way of responding in a conversation without putting in any effort. It makes someone seem disinterested and it’s boring.
Bomb (adj.) - excellent, amazing, fantastic.
ex:
“Ms. Tomich is the bomb.”
“Omg yeah I know”
This word should be banished because it actually doesn’t make any sense. Bomb should remain a word with a negative connotation. Bombs are destructive things, and should be referred to as such.
Sick (adj.) - cool, great, crazy.
ex:
“Let’s have some fun, this beat is sick”
What is it with people and using words with negative connotations to describe things in a positive light? I don’t understand. Please leave these in 2016.
Kayla Berman
ReplyDeletelike
real definition: such as, having similar qualities too, similar too
who its used: like is used way too much when people talk, people say like after almost every word
"So like yesterday I had like the hardest quiz like ever."
LOL
stands for laughing out loud
This is fine when someone says it over text, but becomes very annoying when someone says it in person instead of just laughing.
*Someone tells funny story*
"Omg LOL"
Weak
real definition: lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks
used now when something is too funny
Should be banished because it is completely unnecessary to use. If you are saying weak you are most likely not even weak.
"he had me so weak"
Connor McVey
ReplyDeletebae-a person's boyfriend or girlfriend (often as a form of address)
"I'm going to see my bae"
Its annoying to hear and makes you sound stupid when you say it.
Weak- lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks
"that comedian had me so weak"
It's not even the correct definition in the context of humor.
Harambe- A gorilla that was shot and killed
"I miss Harambe so much"
It's an overused joke that hasn't been funny for months yet people still continue to talk about it.
Sabrina Pustovit
ReplyDeleteShook
Definition- Shocked or surprised
Sentence- OMG that episode had me shook
It should have just stayed on tumblr in the first place it sounds dumb and is really irrelevant.
No homo
Definition- A phrase said after something that may be misconstrued as homosexual.
Sentence - Yo I love you dude no homo tho.
Making fun of anyone’s sexual preference isn’t funny or clever, its sounds immature and stupid and honestly just show emotion like a normal human without acting so insecure about it.
Low-key and High-key-
Definition- when something needs to be said out loud so every can hear, low-key is the opposite.
Sentence- Low-key need to go to the gym; high-key want Taco Bell.
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ReplyDeleteLit
ReplyDeleteDefinition: The act of which a person is excited, or hype due to an upcoming event.
Synonym: fun
Example: “That concert this weekend is gonna be lit.”
It should be banned because it is overused and often very over exaggerated.
Legit
Definition: An overused abbreviation for the word legitimate, usually used as an exaggeration. Synonym: seriously
Example: “I legit got a zero on that test in math”
It should be banned because it is an unnecessary abbreviation and is usually not even actually a true statement.
Squad
Definition: A group of friends or people that hangout together.
Synonym: clique
Example: “I went to get some ice cream with the squad."
It should be banned because it's just a really annoying way of saying your friend group
Bae: a title or label used for someone as an abbreviation for "Before Anything Else". Usually given to someone who is close to you, someone you put in high regards, a good friend. Sometimes used for significant others. Is an annoying term that replaces genuine respect when referring to a person.
ReplyDelete"My bae bought me ice cream last night. She was sooooooo sweet, I love her!"
Literally: actually is supposed to mean "in an exact sense", "in a literal manner". Is typically used in about 80% of sentences to emphasize an effect or to exaggerate a story.
"So yesterday I was so tired. Like I was literally so tired I almost fell down the stairs. Literally the entire school almost saw me. I was literally so embarrassed."
Finna: signifies the term "going to" or "about to", can substitute for "gonna". No one ever uses this term, and when they do, it sounds awful. Originates from the mixing of the words "fixing to".
"I'm finna go home, I'm not ready for this test."
Fam
ReplyDeleteDefinition: a word use to describe your peoples. Ones that you can trust dearly. Someone you consider family
Example: “Hey fam hows it going?”
This word should be banished becasue people use this word so much. The people you refer to aren't really your family and people have begun using it to refer to people that aren't really close friends.
Literally
Definition: a much misused adverb, often for emphasis
Example: “I’ve literally been doing this homework for 7 years.”
This word should be banished becasue it isn't that hard to say “I’ve been doing this homework for 20 mins.”
Weak
Definition: means "funny" or "amused"
Example: “Oh my gosh these memes have me weak.”
This word needs to be banished because you aren't physically weak when laughing at something funny… people often misuse this word.
1. Low Key- slang word for something that was hinted, not intensive
ReplyDeleteSentence example: “Today my teacher low key was targeting me because I didn’t do the homework.”
2. No chill- not, or cannot be cool, calm, or rational.
Sentence example: “Did you hear what Edna said in lunch, she low key has no chill.”
3. Like- used in speech as a meaningless filler or to signify the speaker's uncertainty about an expression just used.
Sentence example: “So today in like math I was like kind of bored so I drew on my binder, like I don’t care anymore.”
“Like” - A word meaning “in a way appropriate too” - Is way too overused and distracts the listener from what the speaker is saying because they are focusing on the amount of times the speaker said “like” in the sentence. Example- “I would so, like, hangout but it’s like, my dog’s birthday.
ReplyDelete“BAE” - A person's boyfriend or girlfriend- This word is considered a word of endearment but in reality, what it stands for (Before Anyone Else), makes no sense and for this reason, it should not longer be used. Example- “Hey BAE, wanna chill later?”
“Thicc” - A descriptor meant to designate a woman with a shapely figure and is typically somewhat chubby. This word is used way to many times in Mrs. Tomich’s Period 9 class and isn’t a proper term to describe a woman. Example- “Henry called that girl thicc the other day”
Lit
ReplyDeleteadj.
Definition: to describe something as exciting, or fun
Example: “Yo, that party last night was lit.”
Reason: Sure I like to get excited about things too but when someone says lit to me 500 times in a row I want to die.
Triggered
v.
Definition: to cause someone to be emotionally angry or annoyed
Example: Henry became triggered after someone made another Harambe joke in front of him.
Reason: I like to trigger people a lot of the time but I think the word "trigger" triggers me in itself
Legit
adj.
Definition: (shorter term for the word legitimately) used when talking to express the reality of the situation
Example: “Dude, legit I just broke my arm in three places playing ping-pong.”
Reason: There is no point in saying legitimately all the time if you're talking about something that just happened 5 minutes ago