Ursus Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 is now officially a word in the English language, http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-world...itain.New.Word/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASCLEPIADES Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 is now officially a word in the English language, http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-world...itain.New.Word/ This is a nice example of descriptive (as opposed to prescriptive) linguistics; the Collins English Dictionary is just describing how the people is actually using the language, not prescribing the way they should use it. Linguistic evolution is the perfect democracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Manicus Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I vote "Pfffft!" be added next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornelius_sulla Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 I'd like to chuck "ARRRGGGHH" into the hat. What other word says "ARRRGGGH" like ARRRGGGH?". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 But we all must of course never rest until the most holy and sacred "Ni" becomes an official mantra. Ni! Ursus Legate who says "Ni!" Keeper of the Sacred Word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docoflove1974 Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 I thought you were the Legate who until recently said "Ni!"? Are you not the Legate who now says "icky-icky-icky-icky-baclang-zupoing! (raaaaaarrr)"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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