On Thu, 07 Sep 2006 21:40:55 +0100, Padraig Breathnach
wrote:

Dave Frightens Me wrote:

On Thu, 07 Sep 2006 14:55:35 +0100, Padraig Breathnach
wrote:

There is, however, a tendency in America to create verbs. It even has
its own verb: verb.

I think that also happens in British English. There was no pure
English even before the USA!

It happens far more in America.

It irks me when people invent a new verb when there is already a
perfectly serviceable one already in use.

It also irks me when it rains when I plan some outdoor activity.

I know; I know. I can't stop either happening, and I just get on with
life. But I am allowed feel grouchy, am I not?

Are irk and grouch both proper English? )
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