Words

3 Dec 2008

This has probably been discuused before, if so can a mod please delete.
The word NICE, is a really insipid, wishy washy, middle of the road sort of word, that is used too often. I am probably guilty of this myself even on these forums.
I believe there are far far better adjectives to use.
Are there any other words which grate with you? poke

3 Dec 2008

Hearing the constant "Open minded" that gets bandied about on here.
In some cases, thats just a little delusional.

3 Dec 2008

Quote by essex34m
Hearing the constant "Open minded" that gets bandied about on here.
In some cases, thats just a little delusional.

The only open-mindedness that is likely to happen round here would need to involve trepanation. :twisted:

3 Dec 2008

I'm of a strong opinion that the word 'nice' should only ever be used to describe old ladies and cream teas. In all other circumstances where it might be used you should think up a better, more descriptive word to use. lol

3 Dec 2008

Quote by poshkate
I'm of a strong opinion that the word 'nice' should only ever be used to describe old ladies and cream teas. In all other circumstances where it might be used you should think up a better, more descriptive word to use.

I've always thought "phwoaaaar" was a contender.

3 Dec 2008

Quote by poshkate
I'm of a strong opinion that the word 'nice' should only ever be used to describe old ladies and cream teas. In all other circumstances where it might be used you should think up a better, more descriptive word to use.

Like, Gosh
Gosh Posh has a nice ring to it...
bolt

3 Dec 2008

That's nice.....
:giggle:
bolt

3 Dec 2008

Ultimate.
A perfectly good word in its place. However - - -
Ultimate means LAST. So the 'Ultimate R&B Album' (I use R&B for illustrative purposes only) means the LAST R&B Album (presumably that will EVER be produced).
The Best Ever Album, the Best of the Year Album, R&B Most Popular toons Album - yes yes and yes but NOT ULTIMATE!!!!!!
I'm a trainer and I know I have words/phrases that I get in the habit of using and my colleagues do too. They vary with time but it's like you get in a habit. And once you notice someone saying ahh, well, yanno or yes? over and over again it slowly drives you nuts.

3 Dec 2008

Quote by poshkate
I'm of a strong opinion that the word 'nice' should only ever be used to describe old ladies and cream teas. In all other circumstances where it might be used you should think up a better, more descriptive word to use.

I'm with Kate and M8 on this one.
Den loves the word 'nice'.
'You look nice' 'Nice?NICE?! Is that it?!' is usually my reply. He thinks it's an under used word that is exactly that- nice.
Me? I can think of something better!
Mxx

3 Dec 2008

Its better than *fine* "you look fine"!! just fine??

3 Dec 2008

Quote by foxylady2209
Ultimate.
A perfectly good word in its place. However - - -
Ultimate means LAST. So the 'Ultimate R&B Album' (I use R&B for illustrative purposes only) means the LAST R&B Album (presumably that will EVER be produced).
The Best Ever Album, the Best of the Year Album, R&B Most Popular toons Album - yes yes and yes but NOT ULTIMATE!!!!!!
I'm a trainer and I know I have words/phrases that I get in the habit of using and my colleagues do too. They vary with time but it's like you get in a habit. And once you notice someone saying ahh, well, yanno or yes? over and over again it slowly drives you nuts.

That's just one of its meanings though.
ul·ti·mate
–adjective
1. last; furthest or farthest; ending a process or series: the ultimate point in a journey; the ultimate style in hats.
2. maximum; decisive; conclusive: the ultimate authority; the ultimate weapon.
3. highest; not subsidiary: ultimate goal in life.
4. basic; fundamental; representing a limit beyond which further progress, as in investigation or analysis, is impossible: the ultimate particle; ultimate principles.
5. final; total: the ultimate consequences; the ultimate cost of a project.
6. not to be improved upon or surpassed; greatest; unsurpassed: the ultimate vacation spot; the ultimate stupidity.
–noun
7. the final point; final result.
8. a fundamental fact or principle.
9. the best, greatest, or most extreme of its kind.

3 Dec 2008

Quote by Sixfootsix
That's just one of its meanings though.
ul·ti·mate
–adjective
1. last; furthest or farthest; ending a process or series: the ultimate point in a journey; the ultimate style in hats.
2. maximum; decisive; conclusive: the ultimate authority; the ultimate weapon.
3. highest; not subsidiary: ultimate goal in life.
4. basic; fundamental; representing a limit beyond which further progress, as in investigation or analysis, is impossible: the ultimate particle; ultimate principles.
5. final; total: the ultimate consequences; the ultimate cost of a project.
6. not to be improved upon or surpassed; greatest; unsurpassed: the ultimate vacation spot; the ultimate stupidity.
–noun
7. the final point; final result.
8. a fundamental fact or principle.
9. the best, greatest, or most extreme of its kind.

I see what you mean but a number of those are derived from common usage not what I would call its actual meaning. A word can 'mean' whatever enough people say it means. But the real meaning (my opinion here) is what the origin of the word came from, rather than what habit and (mis)use has turned it into.
1654, from L.L. ultimatus, pp. of ultimare "to be final, come to an end," from ultimus "last, final," superlative of *ulter "beyond" (see ultra). Ultimate Frisbee is attested from 1972.
From the Online Etymology Dictionary. I see your "current definitions" and raise you one "etymology" biggrin

:D:D:D:D:D:D
On an aside - the following is the entry for the dreaded 'nice'.
, "foolish, stupid, senseless," from nice "silly, foolish," from L. nescius "ignorant," lit. "not-knowing," from ne- "not" (see un-) + stem of scire "to know." "The sense development has been extraordinary, even for an adj." -- from "timid" (pre-1300); to "fussy, fastidious" ( ); to "dainty, delicate" ( ); to "precise, careful" (1500s, preserved in such terms as a nice distinction and nice and early); to "agreeable, delightful" (1769); to "kind, thoughtful" (1830). In 16c.-17c. it is often difficult to determine exactly what is meant when a writer uses this word. By 1926, it was pronounced "too great a favorite with the ladies, who have charmed out of it all its individuality and converted it into a mere diffuser of vague and mild agreeableness."

3 Dec 2008

Quote by flower411
I thought Nice was a town in France.....but it doesn`t seem to say that in my dictionary so I must be wrong.

It's a tasty little biscuit too - unless they go soggy in which case - - phtewy.

3 Dec 2008

Quote by dekntan
That's nice.....
:giggle:

3 Dec 2008

Quote by mazandden
I'm of a strong opinion that the word 'nice' should only ever be used to describe old ladies and cream teas. In all other circumstances where it might be used you should think up a better, more descriptive word to use.

I'm with Kate and M8 on this one.
Den loves the word 'nice'.
'You look nice' 'Nice?NICE?! Is that it?!' is usually my reply. He thinks it's an under used word that is exactly that- nice.
Me? I can think of something better!
Mxx
Such as "you look fucking horny"

The word fucking was used to accentuate the sentiment, not to highlight my lack of class biggrin

3 Dec 2008

Quote by M8-Me
That's nice.....
:giggle:

:laughabove:

3 Dec 2008

Quote by flower411
I thought Nice was a town in France.....but it doesn`t seem to say that in my dictionary so I must be wrong.

As an estate agent in France said to me Nice is nice, but Cannes is Cannes

3 Dec 2008

Quote by essex34m
I'm of a strong opinion that the word 'nice' should only ever be used to describe old ladies and cream teas. In all other circumstances where it might be used you should think up a better, more descriptive word to use.

I'm with Kate and M8 on this one.
Den loves the word 'nice'.
'You look nice' 'Nice?NICE?! Is that it?!' is usually my reply. He thinks it's an under used word that is exactly that- nice.
Me? I can think of something better!
Mxx
Such as "you look fucking horny"

Yup, that's more like it Widey :thumbup:

3 Dec 2008

Quote by dekntan
Its better than *fine* "you look fine"!! just fine??

I think "You Look Drop Dead Gorgeous" works far better than fine or nice

3 Dec 2008

Quote by M8-Me
Its better than *fine* "you look fine"!! just fine??

I think "You Look Drop Dead Gorgeous" works far better than fine or nice
:lol2: that's only if he is after summit

3 Dec 2008

Blouse

:? :?
No reason, it just sounds stupid and, well just stupid.
And the more you say it, the stupider it sounds :?
Blouse :?

3 Dec 2008

Bllllouse

3 Dec 2008

Blouse Blouse Blouse confused

Bl-l-l-l-l-l-l-ouse :?

3 Dec 2008

oh for goodness sake Missy...
you have just ruined that word for me. pah -and no that isn't a bottom burp. It is an exclamation of frustration.
the word I don't like is 'scuttle' it means lots and none of it is good. It makes hairs on my neck stand up... ' as it scuttles across the floor' ewwwwwww >shudder<

3 Dec 2008

Is it a Big Girls Blouse confused

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3 Dec 2008

Quote by splendid_
oh for goodness sake Missy...
you have just ruined that word for me. pah -and no that isn't a bottom burp. It is an exclamation of frustration.
the word I don't like is 'scuttle' it means lots and none of it is good. It makes hairs on my neck stand up... ' as it scuttles across the floor' ewwwwwww >shudder<

I used to love my Mum's old scuttle. Had coal in it for years biggrin

:D:D:D:D:D

3 Dec 2008

Absolutely
Yep that word drives me nuts as it always seems to be someone trying to posh themselves up. They use it to agree with every sentiment you utter which makes me think they don't have any thoughts of their own.
mad

3 Dec 2008

Absolutely, the Blouse makes you look Nice. its Fine, you dont look scuttleish in it at all
aaaaagghhhh its catching

3 Dec 2008

git

3 Dec 2008

Quote by M8-Me
Absolutely, the Blouse makes you look Nice. its Fine, you dont look scuttleish in it at all
aaaaagghhhh its catching

:laughabove: rotflmao