This trend is really driving me!

I haven't noticed people leaving words of the end......

ooh, I was distracted there for a moment

Even Well, I never did is a shortened version of something, maybe: I never did understand why someone would behave like that.

I've never heard of it. You must know/hear some weird people.

Bathsheba, I’ve heard it, and seen it written. Mainly young or younger people. I expect texting, online forums and writing quick emails hasten the introduction of these “shortcuts” At first they are nonsensical comments, then with use they gain more meaning, at least to the other Yong people in their circle. ?

“Young” ?

You must lead a very sheltered life Gabriella

I’ve never heard it myself but I shall be listening out for it. If it’s drives me bonkers too maybe we could start a support group “Bathsheba”!

Hi Bathsheba, unfortunately I am one of those people and it’s because I can’t quite get my thoughts out. I know what I want to say but the words don’t catch up quick enough. Sorry if this gets on peoples nerves I can’t help it.

Golfspeak gets me- (married to a golfer) - "I got birdie" (should be 'a birdie' - footballers don't get 'goal'!)

What are you talking about, I've no idea?

Ah no Houseseller it's not people like you I mean - I think we all 'trail off' sometimes because we can't think what it is we ... er.....em....

I'm with you on this point, Bathsheba. I hadn't noticed as many examples as you have, but the use of adjectives like little without a noun, annoys me too.

My pet hate is "It was a given" last time I asked, "Do you mean a foregone conclusion?" I got a blank stare in reply.

.....and the letter “T” seems to be going the same way.....as in par’y (party), be’’er (better), ma’’er (matter)

When I was leaving for the shops my American houseguest said 'Shall I come with?'

Isn't this aposiopesis? Perhaps we should shift to pedant's corner and they can tell me if that's what it is.

Never heard of it.

Oh yes, I've come across that one too mummsymags

Stansgran, I'm not sure that it is exactly. From what I've read aposiopesis is a device whereby words are left off for dramatic effect, or because the speaker cannot complete their sentence due to any of a number of emotions, such as fear, anxiety, excitement etc., and leaves it hanging, or quickly moves onto another thought.

Some of the examples given could fit that description, while others are just fashionable contractions, nothing to do with emotions.

And yes I agree, as this thread progresses it is developing a rather 'pedants' corner' feel

Ooh I love pedants corner

‘My bad’ , hate it hate it hate it!

Bathsheba, I dislike cliches of all sorts. Most people are not creative about the language they use. Trendy cliches allow users to feel that they are friends with others who use the same cliche.

Has anybody noticed a rapid " yeah yeah yeah". I think it might be from TV?

Also, " a thing" as in " I didn't even know that was a thing"

come with or go with really irritates me

Starting with "So,---" when the 'so' is irrelevant.

Who started the So thing?

Bear with.......