Many people like 'pretty' words: serendipity, cynosure, effervescent, etc. They're fine but as the eternal cynic, I find them a bit slushy. This article is about my favourite word.
*Drumroll please*
...Feh
At one syllable it isn't very long and I have a sneaking suspicion that my English teacher would not approve. I really don't care if you think it's a 'real' word or not, if it has been spoken it is a real word in my books.
Besides, it's in the Oxford Dictionary! 'Feh' is classified as an interjection and is usually followed by an exclamation mark. (e.g. You actually eat that‽ Feh!)
Originally, I thought I had made the word up, but some research showed me that it was not the case. When used, it generally expresses disgust, contempt or disinterest. This makes it the perfect answer to anything people may throw at you:
1. "Do you like Brussels Sprouts?"
"Feh!"
2. "Is my perfume too strong?"
"Feh!"
3. "Have you done your homework?"
"Feh."
4. "Am I bovvered?"
"Feh."
even...
5. "Is there such a thing as an odd perfect number?"
"Feh."
Impressive, no?
*Drumroll please*
...Feh
At one syllable it isn't very long and I have a sneaking suspicion that my English teacher would not approve. I really don't care if you think it's a 'real' word or not, if it has been spoken it is a real word in my books.
Besides, it's in the Oxford Dictionary! 'Feh' is classified as an interjection and is usually followed by an exclamation mark. (e.g. You actually eat that‽ Feh!)
Originally, I thought I had made the word up, but some research showed me that it was not the case. When used, it generally expresses disgust, contempt or disinterest. This makes it the perfect answer to anything people may throw at you:
1. "Do you like Brussels Sprouts?"
"Feh!"
2. "Is my perfume too strong?"
"Feh!"
3. "Have you done your homework?"
"Feh."
4. "Am I bovvered?"
"Feh."
even...
5. "Is there such a thing as an odd perfect number?"
"Feh."
Impressive, no?
I love the word 'clock'! Clock, clock, clock..
ReplyDeleteIt has a nice sound.
It does have a nice ring to it, 'clock'. But, as I said, I still prefer the word 'feh', for reasons stated above.
DeleteHI it's Anna come on life isn't that bad!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBye !!! c u soon
Titania, Titania, titania
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