Get-go – the very beginning of
something
Ok, I was a little surprised to find
this in the dictionary. Is this really a word? Please refer back to the letter
“E” – could this be part of the problem? When did slang become dictionary
worthy? I had to look up “ain’t” and sure enough – it was there. Does anybody
besides me remember grammar school? Using the word “ain’t” was a sure way to
get sent to the principal’s office in my day. It’s no wonder kids can’t speak
properly, much less write a paper. I think it’s sad.
I agree that it's so confusing, and texting and IMing definitely don't help, yet it would be hard to live without them. Julie
ReplyDeleteI agree ... and my pet peeve is the truncation of words when texting that has now become commonplace in all forms of communication. I understand the use when texting (even though I refuse to do so when I text - I spell out all my words), but in other communication? Really? Ugh!
ReplyDeletelanguage evolves. I'm as old as a youngish piece of dirt and ain't was already in the dictionary then. I'm trying to visit all the A-Z Challenge Blogs this month.
ReplyDeleteHa, I remember when people would quote, "Ain't just ain't right because its not in the dictionary". I agree that in speaking properly one would not use the word, "ain't". However, when one is speaking or writing colloquially, ain't is entirely proper. I enjoyed reading your post. I, too, am trying to visit all the a-z challenge blogs this month. Come and visit me if you have a chance. Best regards to you, Ruby
ReplyDeletewe were taught "ain't, ain't a word".. what is this world coming to!?!
ReplyDeleteWell I guess the dictionary has to evolve as we evolve.
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