In today's world of Instagramabble moments, hashtag overloads and trending topics, language is losing its meaning.
Some words are misused and overused to a point that they become the Donald Trump of language - annoying and overexposed. Here are the five generic words that you need to ban from your vernacular, so people don't think you have a limited vocabulary.
Epic
Mmusi Maimane becoming the first DA black leader was epic. When Apple finally releases a watch that can tell you how long you have left on earth, that's going to be epic. However, when a tweleb you have been stanning over finally decides to follow you back on Twitter, that's not epic at all.
Icon
The word is used so loosely that it has lost its meaning completely. Gone are the days of Nelson Mandela and Jesus Christ being referred to as icons. Haven't you heard? Pulane Lenkoe has reached her iconic status.
Fabulous
Hey, all you wannabe hippies, who listen to FKA Twigs, shop at second-hand vintage stores and dine at The Neighbourgoods Market, we get it; all your air kisses, layered clothes, eccentric 'dos and septum rings are fabulous.
Vibes
Wedding vibes. Weekend vibes. Lunchtime vibes. Phuza Thursday vibes. Jazz vibes. Funeral vibes. When are we going to stop with the vibes?
Ayoba
Did we just time travel back to the late noughties? 2009 called and they want their word back. Sure, the word has some 2010 FiFa World Cup nostalgic feel attached to it, but unless you are auditioning for a cameo in a revival of one of the many unofficial 2010 World Cup songs, please put it to rest.
Five words you need to ban from your vocabulary
In today's world of Instagramabble moments, hashtag overloads and trending topics, language is losing its meaning.
Some words are misused and overused to a point that they become the Donald Trump of language - annoying and overexposed. Here are the five generic words that you need to ban from your vernacular, so people don't think you have a limited vocabulary.
Epic
Mmusi Maimane becoming the first DA black leader was epic. When Apple finally releases a watch that can tell you how long you have left on earth, that's going to be epic. However, when a tweleb you have been stanning over finally decides to follow you back on Twitter, that's not epic at all.
Icon
The word is used so loosely that it has lost its meaning completely. Gone are the days of Nelson Mandela and Jesus Christ being referred to as icons. Haven't you heard? Pulane Lenkoe has reached her iconic status.
Fabulous
Hey, all you wannabe hippies, who listen to FKA Twigs, shop at second-hand vintage stores and dine at The Neighbourgoods Market, we get it; all your air kisses, layered clothes, eccentric 'dos and septum rings are fabulous.
Vibes
Wedding vibes. Weekend vibes. Lunchtime vibes. Phuza Thursday vibes. Jazz vibes. Funeral vibes. When are we going to stop with the vibes?
Ayoba
Did we just time travel back to the late noughties? 2009 called and they want their word back. Sure, the word has some 2010 FiFa World Cup nostalgic feel attached to it, but unless you are auditioning for a cameo in a revival of one of the many unofficial 2010 World Cup songs, please put it to rest.
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