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Definitely, the most overused words of 1937
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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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Event Description
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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