Can you complete this sentence with an English word that you could pass as slang "I'm going to ____ this at you if you don't stop annoying me!"?
“Can you complete this sentence with an English word that you could pass as slang: ‘I’m going to __ this at you if you don’t stop annoying me!’”There are already some great suggestions in previous responses, so I won’t repeat those pieces of advice. (You can also find lots of other interesting—and sometimes colourful—possibilities by doing a search for “synonyms of throw”).But, oh my! When I read this question, a whole series of images flashed through my mind, each of which had the thrower flinging a different object at the target person or creature. It seems to me that the word you choose really needs to take the object being thrown, the intended target, and the thrower into consideration.Having just watched an “Avengers” show for the first time, I’m imagining what “throw” word each of the different superheroes might use to describe how they fling bolts of electricity, lob buildings on victims, hurl Thor’s hammer, sling Captain America’s shield, squash the victim with the antagonist’s huge paw or foot, heave huge rocks like that green guy whats-his-name does, fire various weapons, fling web like Spiderman …So, in your question, who (or what) is doing the annoying? Who is about to throw an object at the annoying person? What object is about to be thrown?Also, think carefully about the character who is doing the throwing. What is his or her (or its) physical condition, size, shape, personality, weapons/ costume/ gear worn, social standing, and so on? Yes, I get why you might want to use a slang term—but also consider specific, colourful verbs that really match that character.
Can I start a sentence with the word "Being"?
The problem with beginning a sentence with "being" is that you're writing very passively. The verb "to be" should be used as sparingly as possible. Also, as you've stated it in your question, what you're trying to say doesn't completely make sense toward the end. I would suggest rephrasing: As no one in my family has ever attended college, I feel obligated to show my daughters that it is possible to become a successful adult regardless. OR As no one in my family has ever attended college, I feel it is my duty to show my daughters that is possible to become a truly successful adult only by going to college. OR As no one in my family has ever attended college, I feel obligated to instill in my daughters a drive to become successful adults. I phrased it in so many different ways because the end of your sentence didn't quite get across what you meant to say. Hope this helps!
Why do people say "period" after the end of a sentence to stress upon its importance?
In North American English, the . at the end of a sentence is called a period. It ends a sentence; the sentence absolutely cannot continue after the period. Therefore in conversations, when you say I will not do this, period, what you are saying is that you will not do it, and the conversation is over. You're not going to discuss it anymore, and can't be convinced otherwise;period.Also interesting to note: In British English and some other variants of English the period (.) is referred to as a "full stop". So in those dialects, instead of saying I will not discuss this, period, one would say I will not discuss this, full stop. This might be helpful if you're having discussions with someone who speaks another dialect of English.A more lengthy way to write your example sentence would be:I don't want to do this, and that's all I'm going to say on the subject.Thanks follow me for more answers.
My boyfriend used the word "Chick."?
Yeah. That would possibly bother me too. Ignore these dorks who say, "Oh, jeez, it's JUST a WORD!" Yes, it's just a word in a whole system of words that ignore and marginalize women. They consider only the immediate rather than the big picture. Anyway, I would let it go this once, and probably even a few times. Like another respondent said, it is a slang word derived from a particular subculture that does not necessarily need to be taken as an objectifying epithet. I'm friends with a few well-educated people who use the word on occasion - never in serious conversation. But if he does it continually or you sense derision, ask him why he does it. If he says he doesn't know and genuinely doesn't know (or care), which may be the case, then ask him to stop. Tell him why: because you find it disrespectful. If it's "not a big deal," as everyone claims, then he shouldn't mind this request at all. If he does mind, you may want to consider reevaluating your relationship; this will be an indicator that you have quite different values and think on different social and intellectual wavelengths. Some people value social issues; some don't. Some value detail and the intricacies of language; some don't. Perhaps you need someone more attuned to social issues or to details in general. P.S. Don't feel bad about being offended by this word. It's very similar to teenagers throwing around the word 'gay' for everything stupid and bad they encounter - not cool, and not 'harmless,' either. I also agree it's probably just an immaturity thing.
What's the purpose of long words which have short, simple equivalents?
Excellent —sorry ingenious— question (if you allow me the paradoxical, epitomical —that’s comical— compliment required), but you will get the pseudo and quasi writers telling you that you are wrong —sorry, injudicious. They will claim that some words are better than others, which is true, but not when they have the smaller equivalent as you describe. A monosyllabic word has often more impact.The truth is that a 400 pages book gets —sorry covets— a higher price! It looks big —imposing, sorry— on a table. The title would need to be senseless. “The Earth is Flat”? How about “English is flat”? (Not likely to be a best-seller amongst lovers of English, mind you. LOL*) Ask lawyers who used to get paid by the letters or words? Still are? To be honest, most of it is all show a lot and don’t tell much. Mind you, I use those words from time to time. Mea culpa! Case in point. May I suggest “mitigate”for “fix”? More is often thought off as better. It is sad.But there is more! LOL Most of what they write is unimaginative and a waste of time (and sometimes talent). Granted, some of them have talent, but publishers must buy their work and it is easier to create something insignificant with fancy words than something meaningful with normal —pedestrian, sorry— words. There is a lot of “whoring” in art. It has to have shock and awe. Unusual words are facade, mirages. Some buy. We judge a lot of books by their cover. Take this art piece:It is called “mirror”! $750,000 (9 Unbelievable Pieces of Art that Actually Sold - ODDEE)Humanity has more urgent needs. Still the shock and awe effect works for some. Tennis stars that have 20 million in an account are not going to put Ikea painting in their home. That would be bad taste —uncouth, sorry. There are more urgent affairs to attend to than to create the illusion of ingenuity, but then there is a demand.Do you think I will get upvotes from the literary crowd?*Is LOL a literary faux-pas? LOL
What slang words do you hate/find annoying?
sick meaning really good What moron came up with that?
What do you think of people who use "big words" in everyday conversation?
To me, it makes me feel annoyed and it shows how ignorant and stupid they are.So why would I think they’re stupid? I mean, it takes a lot of effort to create such a vocabulary like them right? And that’s EXACTLY the reason why it’s stupid.When the vast majority of the people who speak the same language are unable to understand you because of your advanced vocabulary, you’re just trying to be a stuck up asshole who wants to rub their “intellect” in other people’s faces.If anyone used big words in a report or in my company when talking to me. I’d endure for a little while… But if it keeps happening I’ll promptly tell them off and get them to stop using those words.Using new big words from time to time is fun and cool. However when you’re trying to have a serious discussion or when you’re having an argument. Our primary source of communication should be as clear as possible for both parties.By using big words everywhere you’re simply crippling yourself.I’ve had a discussion with someone before on Quora and I simply couldn’t take him serious anymore due to all the big words he used. After every sentence I had to read the dictionary just to see that his big word was a synonym for words that we use in our daily life.Knowing big words is cool, could be nice during court cases I guess too. But keep it far away from actual discussions! The occasional big word is fine as you can get the meaning from the context. However, when every sentence has 5 big words, then that’s a huge middle finger to the other person. I’d just walk away, I don’t care if this stuck up guy is the emperor of earth! To me, he’ll just sound like an asshole.On the other hand, people who can communicate WITHOUT using any words at all are absolute geniuses!Take Rowan Atkinson for example! His role as Mr.Bean was absolutely genius!The use expression and the way he uses gestures to get us to know EXACTLY what he wants to do is magnificent.If you’ve never seen Mr.bean, I’d highly suggest watching it. The main character is considered a weird person, an idiot by some, genius by others. He shows that it doesnt matter whether you use words at all, for as long as you’re capable of making others understand you. And he does it with great humor!Words are merely a form of communication. If your words prevent your from communicating properly, you should change or get rid of them.