The English language is under assault by stupid people who use words they don’t understand, and is defended by pompous asses who like to correct those people. We’re not sure who to side with.
So, here are some words that you’ll see used incorrectly on a daily basis.
Here’s one example:
Irregardless
People think it means: Regardless.
Actually means: Not a damned thing.
This is not a word. Now, we have no problem with making up words (if a particular scent can only be described as “fartalicious,” we reserve the right to call it so). The problem with this one is “regardless” already means something isn’t worth regard (that’s why the “less” is there) so adding the “ir” to it means… it’s worth regarding again? Who knows.
Should you care?
If there’s ever a time to speak up, this is probably it. Mainly because this is one of those words used almost exclusively by people trying to sound smarter than they are. Remind them that when using fake words to at least try to use ones that have some kind of meaning, if they want to avoid unnecessary cockulance when speaking.
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Irregardless of the pristine condition of the plethora of the posts in Bits and Pieces, I found it ironic that most people peruse this site despite its enormity. I find myself deceptively bemused and nonplussed by Jonco on a regular basis, however.
Well someone masticated their Wheaties this morning.
I did not such thing!
Don’t you know that will make your palms hairy??????
I hate the word “Irregardless.” I want to smite anyone who says it.
Mike,
Very well said. I agree with you irregardless of what anyone else says.
Belle, don’t smite Jon!!!!