I am Literally Disappointed

[glatt]

Bullshit. People look up words in a dictionary because they are unfamiliar with them and want to learn what they mean. Language evolves, but a dictionary shouldn't be reporting that evolution as it happens. It should be on a delay of at least 20 years. The only exception is when there are new words.

[Flint]

Originally Posted by glatt

Bullshit.

Well. Don't hold back, buddy, tell me how you really feel.

Originally Posted by DanaC

At a push you could say 'I prithee'

What about, "I prithee the fool!"

[Nirvana]

[glatt]

Originally Posted by Flint

Well. Don't hold back, buddy, tell me how you really feel.

OK. "Bullshit" is not meant to insult you, bullshit is for the idea that a dictionary should put incorrect definitions down for words, just because some people use the word incorrectly out of ignorance.

If the incorrect usage was deliberate, to make a point and convey meaning, then I could see making a note of it, but it's pure ignorance.

[DanaC]

Originally Posted by glatt

OK. "Bullshit" is not meant to insult you, bullshit is for the idea that a dictionary should put incorrect definitions down for words, just because some people use the word incorrectly out of ignorance.

If the incorrect usage was deliberate, to make a point and convey meaning, then I could see making a note of it, but it's pure ignorance.

To be fair, a lot of people do use it deliberately to make a point and convey meaning, specifically a particular kind of emphasis, subverting the word for comic effect.

Unfortunately, by including the new definition rather than simply noting this unorthodox use they give a licence to all the numpties who don't actually know the meaning and take away our god given right to pick them up on their ignorance.

[Lamplighter]

Dana, Isn't that how "exact same" has come about ?
... it is everywhere now, even in TV commercials.