Words that annoy me for no particular reason.

[RichardB]

Momentarily, in the context of “soon” instead of “for a moment “

its even worse than “I’ll be with you now”, which means nothing of the kind

Agreed. 'Momentarily' means 'lasting for a moment' ("the butterfly landed momentarily on the daffodil"). If you mean 'soon, why not say 'soon'? It's 7 letters and 4 syllables shorter, thus saving both ink and breath, and it doesn't sound pompous.

When I first moved to Wales, I heard the phrase "I'll be there now," which seemed an interesting blend of present and future tenses. I think it highlights the need for a new tense in English - the 'near future tense', used for things that haven't happened yet, but will do very soon, promise, as soon as I get a minute.

 

[RichardB]

I don't know if it still applies but all my diving club members had to do a course and sit an exam before getting a certificate allowing us to use marine radio frequencies.

Yes, both of us had to pass the VHF radio course before we got our Day Skipper qualification. It's good discipline.

 

[matticus]

When I first moved to Wales, I heard the phrase "I'll be there now," which seemed an interesting blend of present and future tenses. I think it highlights the need for a new tense in English - the 'near future tense', used for things that haven't happened yet, but will do very soon, promise, as soon as I get a minute.

do you mean momentarily?

 

[PeteXXX]

'With a twist' when referring to a recipe.
"Oh, daarhling, it's a Classic recipe... With a twist!" (aren't I clever)
Then it's not a Classic recipe, is it, daarhling, because you changed it.
Bake Off does a lot of 'with a twist' ing

 

[LCpl Boiled Egg]

"On acid"

Normally found in lazy music reviews where the reviewer can't be bothered to actually describe the music.

"It's like De La Soul and Tiny Tim having a fight with Iggy Pop in Barry Manilow's caravan... on acid."

 

[Tribansman]

"I'll tell you that for free"

 

[RichardB]

"I'll tell you that for free"

And "I'm not gonna lie ..."

 

[JPBoothy]

Yeh, No Yeh.. Often witnessed during an interview. Which one is it you fool

 

[RichardB]

So ...

 

[matticus]

Yeh, No Yeh.. Often witnessed during an interview. Which one is it you fool

Something weird has happened in English conversation; we're all saying "No ... "
when we're agreeing with someone.
"No, you're dead right. " etc

It's become so common I've found myself doing it AND I DON'T KNOW WHY !!!

 

[Arrowfoot]

Fusion food - do not know how to do it right so no comparisons can be made.
Artisanal - same food, more expensive, shop front is artistic and suggest a craftsman is at work. Popular with young owner operators
Chef special - Always available, one level above the basic range
Curated - ordinary words in the menu are replaced for most sophisticated words for the same food and the order has been rearranged
Local produce - politically correct term for produce that has always been supplied locally as they are cost effective as transport cost is minimal and fresh but suggest protecting local farmers
Degustation menu - meal cum food sampling of a selection of food all rolled into one. The part that is most impressive is the word degustation
Palate cleanser - the original and effective one is the simple plain chinese tea with no sugar and milk that comes in small cups, sips are taken as new dishes are served. Free with meals . In the West, its an expensive concoction

 

[RichardB]

Curated - ordinary words in the menu are replaced for most sophisticated words for the same food and the order has been rearranged

Actually, I think 'curated' in any context has to be the most annoying hipster word ever.

 

[raleighnut]

Chef special - Always available, one level above the basic range

Actually it means rubbish we've been trying to shift for ages and it's now past it's 'sell by' date.

 

[Gunk]

"Craft" or "Artisan" more bearded bollox

 

[GoldenLamprey]

Curated - now you've set me off too. Much beloved of Laurene Laverne when talking about someone organising a music festival. It's not a bloody museum!