Anybody else hate the use of conversate?

[AtlantaSue]

I thought "conversate" was some made up Fonzie word.

 

[Mr.MouseFan]

I work in a reservations call center. My favorite fake words would have to be "Reservate" and "Cancelate".

 

[Eeyore'sthebest]

I thought people only used that as a joke. Do people think that's a word?

I know. I don't know anyone that actually uses it. Guess I'll count myself as lucky then.

 

[nmmom95]

I thought "conversate" was some made up Fonzie word.

 

[christineann]

I can't stand the mispronunciation of the word "realtor" as "ree-la-tor" or the mispronunciation of "nuclear" as "nu-cu-lar".

My ex thought he was one of the most refined, cultured men around. I would cringe when we would go to a restaurant and he would order the "maui-maui". It's MAHI.

 

[manning]

definAte


Grrrrrrr

 

[Robinrs]

I can't stand the mispronunciation of the word "realtor" as "ree-la-tor" or the mispronunciation of "nuclear" as "nu-cu-lar".

How about jewelry pronounced Joo-lah-ree

 

[KristaTX]

I work in a reservations call center. My favorite fake words would have to be "Reservate" and "Cancelate".

 

[Youarehere]

There is one thing about using "funny" words at home with your family and friends, there is something to be said about using them in public. Go ahead and talk however you want but don't be shocked if people treat you like an idiot or you don't get a job because of how you talk. There are certain rules in polite society that venturing from those rules can cause you some serious hardships.

Yeah- you missed the sarcasm. Thanks for judging.

 

[toddlers_mom]

And, once again, not come across as sounding disrespectful of your opinion but just because it is in the dictionary doesn't mean it is proper English to use it in that form, ain't I right????

But you are not explaining what the proper use is in verb form. Disrespect is a noun and a verb, which means you can technically say "Do not disrespect your mother". While I understand what you mean about how the dictionary tends to include words that are not grammatically correct, I wouldn't say "disrespect" is one of them...

I think the problem with "Don't disrespect your mother" is that it's a double negative. What it means is actually "Respect your mother" so why not just say that?

And I hear "orientate" at work all the time and it drives me crazy, but in a minor kind of way - lol.

I don't think its technically a double negative.

I'd say don't disrespect...so I could actually point out the disrespect.

 

[KristaTX]

"Don't not respect your mother" is a double negative. "Don't disrespect your mother" isn't really a double negative, and is no different from saying "Don't disobey the law", "I don't dislike pineapples", "Don't disregard the rules", etc. It means the same technically as the positive way would, but because it is said in the negative (with not and dis-), the tone implies more of an argument than "Obey the law", "I like pineapples", "Regard the rules", etc.