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The unnecessary use of the word 'like.'

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fancyflowers Fri 28-Aug-26 15:39:32

The constant and unnecessary use of the word 'like' annoys me. It's mostly young people who use it ( although I have heard it from my sister-in-law).

Every sentence seems to be 'I was like....' 'It was like....'

When did this start? I can't remember people ever using it when I was young.

Astitchintime Fri 28-Aug-26 15:44:17

There is another thread on the use of that word fancyflowers……..maybe you didn’t ‘like’ that particular one??

fancyflowers Fri 28-Aug-26 17:34:52

Astitchintime

There is another thread on the use of that word fancyflowers……..maybe you didn’t ‘like’ that particular one??

Sorry, I didn't see it. I probably would 'like' it if I saw it.

Gwyllt Fri 28-Aug-26 18:36:39

I think like has become a fill in word while someone thinks how to continue. A bit like “You know “