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Basically is the new literally

MoJoV — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:11:40 GMT

I'm hearing basically used all the time now, everywhere. Filler words.Not speaking of just the Q.

Footwear for shoes, fabrication for fabric.

Am I just a cranky pants?

Re: Basically is the new literally

QVCkitty1 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:52:58 GMT

@MoJoV wrote:
I'm hearing basically used all the time now, everywhere. Filler words.Not speaking of just the Q.
Footwear for shoes, fabrication for fabric.
Am I just a cranky pants?

@MoJoV , No, you are a reasonable human !

Re: Basically is the new literally

Lucky Charm — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:55:42 GMT

Basically was around before literally!

Also, people start sentences with "So...." when asked a question.

So?

Even Jeopardy brainiacs.

Re: Basically is the new literally

Puppy Lips — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:59:12 GMT

If I could ever stand to watch JT for an entire show (not going to happen) I would count how many times she says, “literally.” She way over uses the word.

Re: Basically is the new literally

Tori3569 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:02:39 GMT

Unfortunately I have been guilty of using the filler word basically for a very long time. I drive myself crazy with it but I don't even realize I'm saying it until after I've said it. 😑

Re: Basically is the new literally

MamaWick — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:10:27 GMT

Literally is a word that should not be used in most cases. I literally told her no is the same as I told her no. I literally told them I couldn't come is the same as I told them I couldn't come. I literally love that movie is the same as I love that movie. The word literally is not necessary.

Re: Basically is the new literally

Laura14 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:15:11 GMT

My famly drives me nuts with "evidently."

Re: Basically is the new literally

Franell — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:36:53 GMT

How about actually. My husband bet my 9 year old grand son that he couldn't last 5 minutes without saying actually. He couldn't do it.

Re: Basically is the new literally

SloopJohnB — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:37:44 GMT

I guess I'm kind of late to the party on these words. 🎉🎊 .....legit, fire and 100%

I hear them used daily......I don't think I have ever used them the way they are used now

Re: Basically is the new literally

threecees — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:44:06 GMT

I am watching Slatkin and the word of the hour is lovely.

Every candle and fragrance is lovely, lovely, lovely.

Re: Basically is the new literally

pdlinda — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 02:15:35 GMT

@Lucky Charm Oh, yes,....that "so" starting every sentence drives me NUTS!

My grandchildren use the word "BASICALLY" CONSTANTLY...I just accept it as I'm glad they keep in touch with me

Re: Basically is the new literally

sabatini — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 02:19:33 GMT

@Lucky Charm wrote:
Basically was around before literally!

Also, people start sentences with "So...." when asked a question.

So?

Even Jeopardy brainiacs.

Agreed!

Back when Judge Judy was in her heyday, I can remember her saying "Don't give me 'basically'!"

Re: Basically is the new literally

mrshckynut — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:10:00 GMT

@MoJoV wrote:
I'm hearing basically used all the time now, everywhere. Filler words.Not speaking of just the Q.
Footwear for shoes, fabrication for fabric.
Am I just a cranky pants?

no

mrshckynut

Re: Basically is the new literally

Desertdi — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:16:17 GMT

Fine with me....so long as they don't say "Ya know"

Re: Basically is the new literally

mildoo — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:43:52 GMT

I think the new word is organic. A couple of weeks ago Maria of BD indicated the organic drape of a cardigan sweater. I could only roll my eyes.

Re: Basically is the new literally

Jk9 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:49:33 GMT

Most things like that don't bother me. I figure everyone has sayings, words used, or speech nuances that bother someone so I just tend to try and focus on what they are trying to say and not how they say it.

Re: Basically is the new literally

branny — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:14:08 GMT

David's EXTRAORDINARY. It's so bizarre because he uses it all the time.. on everything.

Re: Basically is the new literally

qualitygal — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:28:04 GMT

On one of the old "Ellen" shows, a cute little boy used that word all the time. It was so adult yet coming from a child. Think his grandfather was raising him, with a bit of mention of his mother. So maybe, it's a child's word for now. There's worse words they could be picking up from some adults, so this one isn't bad.

Re: Basically is the new literally

Carolina925 — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:43:05 GMT

@sabatini , that was my first thought! I've been watching reruns of Judge Judy and she just freaks out when anyone, and most everyone does, starts with "basically".

Seems we all need to use filler words. I have a bad habit of saying "so" when starting to say something. I'm a middle child so I always think I need to get everyone's attention before starting to talk, lol.

I'm guessing that those on these shopping channels just need to keep adding any filler word since their jobs are to talk. So, I am literally not a fan of talking and basically try to stay quiet much of the time

Re: Basically is the new literally

Imaoldhippie — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:57:56 GMT

I dont mind the fad of using words often, what I do object to is taking regular everyday words and changing their meaning especially to condemn people of being supposedly wrong in their feelings or actions by a particular group of people.