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[Momofdogs]

i go crazy hearing( usually the younger crowd) using the word like in their conversation. Like, why do they like do that ?

[SilleeMee]

Isaac M. comes to mind. 

[goldensrbest]

WHAT?

[Venezia]

@Momofdogs - It takes the place of "ummm" or "uh".  Some people find it difficult to speak without a filler word.  It's either that they're uncomfortable with a moment of silence or afraid that someone else will jump into the gap.

That's just my opinion, of course.

[Imaoldhippie]

That use of like has been around since the 1980's.  I dont hear it as much anymore.

[lgfan]

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@Imaoldhippie wrote:

That use of like has been around since the 1980's.  I dont hear it as much anymore.

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Yes, I remember like being used in the 1980's.  "Like for sure he went to the party last night."

[SilleeMee]

It's '80's "Valley Girl" language.

Like whatever totally.

[chrystaltree]

Oh good grief.....   

[Love my grandkids]

@Momofdogs I hear a lot of people over 40 who use it a lot and it gets on my last nerve.

[pattypeep]

@Momofdogs  It's definitely a habit. It can be broken, but you need to work at it.