Annoying Words & Phrases
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zaddy
/ˈzadē/
noun INFORMAL
a sexually attractive man, especially an older one who is fashionable or charismatic.
"so many people go for Geoffrey—he's a zaddy"
/ˈzadē/
noun INFORMAL
a sexually attractive man, especially an older one who is fashionable or charismatic.
"so many people go for Geoffrey—he's a zaddy"
Here is another idiotic – and unnecessary – "pre" word: Williams Sonoma is offering "Willie Bird pre-brined fresh turkeys" for 30% off. I'm surprised they're not calling the price "pre-30% off."
Zaide (pronounced Zay-Dee) - Yiddish for grandfather.
Why would anyone intentionally refer to an attractive man with a variation of this?
NBC News story tonight: "Democrat Gabe Amo won a special Congressional election in Rhode Island on Tuesday, NBC News projects, defeating Republican Gerry Leonard to become the first person of color elected to represent his state in Congress."
A "person of color." So all the other members of Rhose Island's Congress have been colorless? Are they clear and see-through, I wonder, or are they opaque?
A "person of color." So all the other members of Rhose Island's Congress have been colorless? Are they clear and see-through, I wonder, or are they opaque?
I believe this phrase has been common since the 80s. Try to keep up.
SiriusXM yesterday added several channels and moved several channels. [Rolling Stone couldn't say that, though. No, Rolling Stone had to say SiriusXM moved some "pre-existing channels." "Pre-existing" was not necessary. "Existing" wouldn't have been necessary either. The channels were moved so obviously they exist!
www.rollingstone.com
SiriusXM Messed With Their Classic Rock Channel. Boomer Listeners Aren't Happy
SiriusXM listeners are angry over the satellite radio service moving its classic-rock rarities channel Deep Tracks.
www.rollingstone.com
Wow. Rolling Stone is delivering the hard-hitting investigative journalism people need to know! Where ever will they put their Pulitzer?
Today I got this email from Morphy Auctions:
"Pre-Bidding Open: November 30th Vintage Swatch Watch Auction"
So I don't just bid on a watch. I pre-bid.
"Pre-Bidding Open: November 30th Vintage Swatch Watch Auction"
So I don't just bid on a watch. I pre-bid.
In that case, I think pre-bid is ok.
You can place a bid amount before the bid period is open to the public.
You can place a bid amount before the bid period is open to the public.
Whenever I place a bid, it is simply a bid. I refuse to accept that there is such a thing as a "pre-bid." Do you wear pre-shrunk jeans made of pre-washed denim while you sip your pre-ground coffee and eat your pre-stirred yogurt?
And look what The Home Depot is advertising:
Not just lit. No, they're pre-lit.
Pre-Lit Christmas Trees - The Home Depot
Get free shipping on qualified Pre-Lit Christmas Trees products or Buy Online Pick Up in Store today in the Holiday Decorations Department.
www.homedepot.com
Not just lit. No, they're pre-lit.
To mark your child’s progress, look beyond their grades, report urges parents
"According to the report, 9 out of 10 US parents think their children are on grade level in math and reading, despite dismal national standardized test scores. That’s partly because of what the report calls “B-flation.”"
NPR reports that SAG-AFTRA members "have until December 5th to vote 'yea' or 'nay' on a new contract." When Congressional members, union members and others vote, why is it always "yea" or "nay"? Why can't they be like normal people and say "yes" or "no"?