More Words I’d like to Banish

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Daily writing prompt
If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?

Back in September, I responded to a daily prompt with a post that I called Words I’d like to Banish. I’m going to skip all of the racial slurs, just because it’s so obvious that they need to be permanently exorcised from out language.

Today, right here and now, I would say that I want to the words bro/bruh/brah permanently banned from our language. It’s not so much that I particularly hate these words; I’m just sick of death of hearing them. I’m sure it doesn’t help that not only do i have a teenage son, but also as a high school teacher, I hear those words constantly.

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5 responses to “More Words I’d like to Banish”

  1. Susan Taylor Avatar

    “permanently banned from OUT language.” I make this typo ALL THE TIME. And I can only imagine how many times a day you hear this word in the context of a high school.

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    1. rebuilding rob Avatar

      Way, way, WAY too much!

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  2. MyGenXerLife Avatar

    I immediately thought about your students. I don’t blame you. It’s even weirder when you hear a 50 year old say it every other word.

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    1. rebuilding rob Avatar

      Hearing the kids say “bro” to me all the time makes me realize just how old I sound saying “dude”. #Perspective

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      1. MyGenXerLife Avatar

        Hahaha…. That’s funny. I was wondering if the older generation was saying the same thing about us saying dude. I used to say that a lot. I still pull that one out once in awhile.

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