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I've literally heard over 5 people over a few months (professionals in their fields) say FLUSHED out when referring to ideas or concepts. It drives me insane. I blame TikTok! No i have no idea what is causing it. My SO has noticed it as well.

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[-] Katt@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

A friend of mine uses "generally" instead of "genuinely" and it requires all of my self control not to correct them every time.

[-] HerrHelmus@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

My girlfriend always uses effective when she means efficient. I tried to explain the difference several times, but I gave up.

[-] toynbee@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

Same, except "weary" and "wary."

[-] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I'm both weary and wary of people who confuse those words.

[-] yesman@lemmy.world -1 points 1 month ago

There was a time when language pedants just used Latin so they wouldn't be bothered how living languages change all the time.

Modern pedants prefer the "old man shakes fist at cloud" style of bemoaning change they notice in the world.

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