Word I Like: Hork
Why I Like It: Fun to say
Meaning: To chow down quickly
Used in Sentence: "It took me all day to make that soup! Don't hork it down so fast."
Word I Don't Like: Value
Why I Don't Like: Grandpa word. Can't think of any situation in which I would need to say it.
Substitute for word: "Bang for your buck"
Used in Sentence: "Let's buy those bananas. Ten cents a pound is a good value."
Try this instead: "Oooo... cheap bananas! I got a lot of bang for my buck."
My most hated word: Classy. As in: It really looks classy. Those who use it as a description, are not.
ReplyDeleteFavorite word: Vacation. Which I need the most.
Alternate: Goop. Used to describe most messy situations or things in a kinder way.
Used as: Honey, Get the goop out of your ears. I am trying to say something to you that is important.
You're hilarious!
ReplyDeleteI'm not feeling creative today so I can't quite join in on the fun of words I like.
I could name plenty of words I strongly dislike, but to save those from having to endure my pain, I'll refrain from writing them here :)
I love the word Hork, too. I recently heard the word "shanty" and about peed in my pants laughing. Not sure why, but it struck me as a hilarious word!
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Word I Like: Quintessential
ReplyDeleteWhy I Like It: Makes me sound smart.
Meaning: The perfect embodiement of something
Used in Sentence: "Emily Dykstra is the quintessential wife and mother."
Word I Don't Like: Dung
Why I Don't Like It: Ew...it's gross.
Substitute for word: Poop
Used in Sentence: "Jack, your dung should not be a regular occupant of your underpants."
Try this instead: "Poop in the potty, son."