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Definitely, the most overused words of 1937

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Definitely, the most overused words of 1937

Time: March 27, 2022 all day
Location: Everywhere in America in 1937
Website or Map: http://blog.rarenewspapers.co…
Event Type: historical, words, overused
Organized By: William J. Funk
Latest Activity: Sep 10, 2021

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In 1937, Funk listed the most overworked words for the first time, and "definitely" the most overworked words in his mind was "definitely" annoying.

Overusing words and phrases is not merely a 21st century phenomenon.

In 1937, Wilfred J. Funk, renowned author, poet, lexicographer, and publisher, took a pause from his responsibilities as the President of Funk and Wagnalls to formulate a list of the “most overworked words.”

While Howard Hughes, Amelia Earhart, Adolf Hitler and Seabiscuit were capturing the headlines, the publishers of the Springfield Union (MA) managed to find a bit of front page print-space to post Funk's list in their March 27, 1937 issue.

The Top Five that year?

Okay

Terrific

Lousy

Contact

Definitely

Gal

Basket

Swell

Impact

Honey

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