Some annoying and overused words and phrases we personally would like to see gone.

1. Please Stop Using These Words
and Phrases
Whether they make no sense, are
overused or are downright offensive, we
need to eliminate these words and phrases
from our vocabulary.

2. Baby Bump
Never mind that the media, in particular, has
overused the heck out of this phrase, but
when did a growing fetus become reduced to
a bump?

3. OMG
We’re not talking about using OMG in a text.
People who say OMG in conversation need to
stop.

4. Just Sayin’
Yes, we know you’re just saying.
Your mouth is moving.

5. Hoodie
When did any article of clothing with a hood become
a hoodie? It’s overused, and hearing an adult refer to
an article of clothing as a hoodie just sounds dumb.

6. Wait For It…
I don’t want to wait for it. Either say what you’re
going to say or I’m walking away. If you’re trying
to create suspense before saying something
earth shattering there are better ways to do it.

7. Fail!
This word is overused, often in situations
that clearly have nothing to do with failure.

8. Assault Weapon
Aren’t all weapons meant to assault?

9. Nom Nom
Unless you’re speaking to an infant you should
never, ever use this.

10. I Could Care Less
And? People say this when they really mean
I Couldn’t Care Less. There’s a big difference.

11. Literally
The word literally means factually or exactly, yet people use
this word in the most ridiculous sentences.
Examples: I was so surprised I literally fell out of my chair. I
was literally scared to death.
Chances are neither of these things really happened.

12. Not!
That’s so funny…not!
You’re so smart…not!
Just say what you mean. He’s not funny and she’s
not smart.

13. I Thought to Myself
Unless you’re psychic, you can only think to
yourself. Saying I thought will suffice.

14. Retarded and Retard
We’ve saved this one for last because it’s a personal pet peeve. It’s bad enough
to hear kids saying this, but we’ve heard otherwise intelligent adults use this
word. It’s an offensive, insensitive and derogatory term, so please stop using it.
From the r-word.org website:
“How "retardation" went from a clinical description to a word of derision:
When they were originally introduced, the terms “mental retardation” or “mentally
retarded” were medical terms with a specifically clinical connotation;
however, the pejorative forms, “retard” and “retarded” have been used widely in
today’s society to degrade and insult people with intellectual disabilities.
Additionally, when “retard” and “retarded” are used as synonyms for “dumb” or
“stupid” by people without disabilities, it only reinforces painful stereotypes of
people with intellectual disabilities being less valued members of humanity.”

15. Thanks for taking the time to view this
slideshow and for allowing us to share just a
few of our least favorite words and phrases.
We’re climbing down from our soapbox
now.
Sincerely,
Lovesleftovers.com (Snarky, yet loving advice and more)