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Basically is the new literally

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

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Am I just a cranky pants? 

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Re: Basically is the new literally


@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 ! 

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Re: Basically is the new literally

Basically was around before literally!

 

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

 

So?  

 

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Re: Basically is the new literally

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.
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Re: Basically is the new literally

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.   😑

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Re: Basically is the new literally

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.
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Re: Basically is the new literally

My famly drives me nuts with "evidently." 

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Re: Basically is the new literally

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.

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Re: Basically is the new literally

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

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Re: Basically is the new literally

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

 

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