Basically is the new literally - Page 3

ciao_bella · ‎03-13-2010

Fabric and fabrication is something that gets to me. Fabric is a material, while fabrication is a process.

George Simonton, tenured professor of fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, who used to be on QVC, always referred to clothing material as 'fabric' and never fabrication.

Cinderella is proof that a new pair of shoes can change your life!

CalminHeart · ‎03-09-2010

Give it time and it'll be another word.

RespectLife · ‎02-27-2012

@sabatini wrote:
@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'!"

ha ha @sabatini

I was just going to say that! LOL

And those episodes of JJ are OLD....and she was always all over them for using 'basically'.

I watch old JJ everyday while I ride my exercise bike.

walkingal · ‎03-09-2010

@pdlinda wrote:
@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

@pdlinda Agree. It is cringe-worthy.

Scooby Doo · ‎03-14-2010

I don't use the word literally because it's a tongue twister for me. Like some people can't pronounce aluminium. But my GS drives me nuts because he's often started a sentence with ..... well, basically.......