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Meaningless vocabulary

Should we fight this trend from the get-go or just take a chill pill?

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The Irish Times – Letters to the Editor

Sir, – From the get-go I am, like, in total agreement with Brid McIntyre (Letters, August 27th) when she writes about the meaningless vocabulary creeping into the English language.

I am sure you know what I mean when I say, like, I have no time for prepping in the kitchen, pointing from the sideline or medalling in the races. As for the weather forecast, I would really love to know what “largely dry” means. Sure, you know, I’ll just have to put up with it and just chill. Aahm, yeah, that’s for sure. – Yours, etc,

RICHARD ALLEN

Cummeen,

Sligo.