Guest Gollywobbler Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 This is a gentle plea on behalf of the English language. The word "definite" derives from the verb "define." There is no such word as "defane." The adjective of define is definite. The adverb of define is definitely. Please can we avoid mangling a very rich and beautiful language with this ghastly word "definately" - which does not exist in English? Perhaps people can be persuaded to humour me about this one? Thanks very much Gill :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nelson Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 HeyGill :!: How hilarious that this was on your mind at 2.22 AM :!: :!: This could become a VERY long thread though.... :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nico Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Oh Gill, is that the ONLY mis-spelled word on here that annoys you?? My favourite for that particular word was "defiantly"...it somehow captured the spirit so much better in the context than the correct spelling!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stuckinblighty Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I ain't got the foggyist what your wafflin on about luv ?!?! :lol: regards,lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest choobs Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Please take this in the spirit in which it is intended - just a bit of fun ;-) The word "definite" derives from the verb "define." Surely "is derived from" would be better? Please can we avoid mangling a very rich and beautiful language with this ghastly word "definately" - which does not exist in English? Either "can we please" or "please, can we" would certainly be an improvement here. Also, the fragment at the end - "which does not exist in English" makes no sense - English what? Perhaps people can be persuaded to humour me about this one? I just don't know where to begin with this bit - "Perhaps I can persuade people...?" Spelling is impeccable, though ;-) Cheers Choobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Broughtons Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Choobs, Would you like to come and teach my English class? You would be so much better than me :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest austibeach Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Well said Gill.......just one of the many things that annoy me :lol: Maybe I should have called myself "Grumpy Old Man" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spray21 Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 You know I have often thought how nice it is that people on this website are helpful and friendly and non-offensive however badly written or naive someone's message might be. But I suppose it was only a matter of time! I have to agree with previous poster though, it is nice to think about something other than visas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest choobs Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Choobs,Would you like to come and teach my English class? You would be so much better than me :lol: Nah - I'm too much of a pedant and don't have the patience of a saint! Interestingly, though, I did hear a nice story once: A school janitor was getting a bit fed up because a group of older girls had developed a habit of popping into the loos to put their makeup on and then leaving a dirty great kissmark on the mirror. Every morning he'd come in and spend ages cleaning the lipstick off. Finally, he'd grown a bit fed up of this and decided it needed sorting out, so had a word with the headmaster. The headmaster called all the older girls into the loos. "Girls," he explained, "we have a bit of a problem. Some of you are kissing the mirror after putting your lipstick on and causing no end of work for the janitor. So you have an idea of how much work is involved, I'd like the janitor to demonstrate the cleaning process." Taking this as his cue, the janitor produced a squeegee, stuck it down the pan of the nearest toilet, and wiped the mirror clean with it. No more lipstick marks were seen on the mirror. There's "teaching" and there's "education" Cheers Choobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Broughtons Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Ha ha, we digress but a little light hearted banter never harmed anyone! Not a problem I have with my 10 yr olds but I shall bear the end in mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nico Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I love this forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernbird Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 This is a gentle plea on behalf of the English language. The word "definite" derives from the verb "define." There is no such word as "defane." The adjective of define is definite. The adverb of define is definitely. Please can we avoid mangling a very rich and beautiful language with this ghastly word "definately" - which does not exist in English? Perhaps people can be persuaded to humour me about this one? Thanks very much Gill :? How ridiculous. You clearly have too much time on your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest choobs Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 This is a gentle plea on behalf of the English language. The word "definite" derives from the verb "define." There is no such word as "defane." The adjective of define is definite. The adverb of define is definitely. Please can we avoid mangling a very rich and beautiful language with this ghastly word "definately" - which does not exist in English? Perhaps people can be persuaded to humour me about this one? Thanks very much Gill :? How ridiculous. You clearly have too much time on your hands. <way off topic> aBSolOotully! Hoo caErs whuTHir or noT eNyWun can akchUlly reEd wHot is bEenG RiTtEn. On the other hand, as written language is possibly the only thing that distinguishes us from the rest of the animal kingdom some of the time, perhaps it's worth cherishing ;-) Cheers Choobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beki Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 And to totally digress, is that your name that has popped up on Austimeline Gill? Please forgive me for starting a sentence with an And... Gill, come on, spill the beans, tell us your good news! GIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLL ARE YOU THERE??????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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