'Meh' in dictionary

[thatguyjeff]

If any of us went back 1,000 years to an "English" speaking region (even if there was such a thing back then, not too polished on my linguistic history), we wouldn't understand much.

Conversely, if we went ahead 1,000 years to the future, we wouldn't understand much either.

Like everything else, language evolves. Get used to it.

 

[Mikewastaken]

If any of us went back 1,000 years to an "English" speaking region (even if there was such a thing back then, not too polished on my linguistic history), we wouldn't understand much.

Conversely, if we went ahead 1,000 years to the future, we wouldn't understand much either.

Like everything else, language evolves. Get used to it.

You know what my answer is........

Meh....

 

[JSamm73]

Again, just because it's inconsiderate of a superior doesn't mean it shouldn't be included in the English language. At least IMO. I mean, you wouldn't go calling your superior an idiot, but that word is still in the dictionary...

Didn't mean to confuse, but I am the superior in this case. When I hear my troops say meh after I give them a direct order to do something, that to me is like saying "fuck you" And they are dealt with accordlingly.

 

[SgtSpike]

Didn't mean to confuse, but I am the superior in this case. When I hear my troops say meh after I give them a direct order to do something, that to me is like saying "fuck you" And they are dealt with accordlingly.

Ok, so deal with them. But that still doesn't make a case as to why it shouldn't be included as a defined word in our language... if people use it, then it's a word, right? I haven't looked it up, but I imagine f*** is in the dictionary too.

 

[RedRyder]

The 'F' word is not in my Merriam-Webster Dictionary.... neither is the 'S' word.... Damn and Hell are though.... I was getting nervous.... Maybe this is a church dictionary or something....

 

[NicAuf]

See now in my dealing in the military, kids are cocky these days. Meh, to a superior, comes off not as "I don't care" but "I could give a fuck less" And that's where I have a probelm with it.

Meh..

 

[JSamm73]

Meh..

Don't know who you are, and don't give two shits. But fuck you too, worthless, can't string a god damn word or sentence together idiot?

This is your next generation, all too LAZY to spell shit out, or shit they can't express words without making up shit like "meh".

Yeah, just looked at your profile, your SO full of fail, I cannot describe.WOW.Just.Wow.

 

[wednesday]

Um...tip toes in..

i never even knew what the bloody thing meant..i thought it was short for something like lmao.

runs like hell back out..wow you guys get seriously pissed

 

[Panic]

Lol, whether a person wants to be ignorant is up to the person themselves... I don't think we should disclude a word from the English language just because it's distasteful. Otherwise we'd have many more words that weren't defined but in daily use.

We need to look at the purpose of language and dictionaries to decide whether a word should include them.

Language is for communication (obviously). Does "Meh" communicate something? Yes, as Mike pointed out, it communicates that you don't care, or have no opinion about something.

Dictionaries are for defining words or phrases that are in use to help us better understand their use. Is there a particular way the word "Meh" should be used, and is it currently in use? Yes, and it can be defined by a definition similar to the one given above.

I'd say any word or "sound" that is useful for communication, can be clearly defined, and is in common use should be included in the English language and the dictionary.

I agree with every word.

lets hear it for the word "cunt" :clap

Hear hear!:clap

Meh..

And Meh unto you, my friend. Go in peace.

 

[NicAuf]

Don't know who you are, and don't give two shits. But fuck you too, worthless, can't string a god damn word or sentence together idiot?

This is your next generation, all too LAZY to spell shit out, or shit they can't express words without making up shit like "meh".

Yeah, just looked at your profile, your SO full of fail, I cannot describe.WOW.Just.Wow.

:24::24::24:

Good lord somebody needs to take calm down. Oh trust me I can put together a sentence with ease.

Also just thought I would point out it's "you're" not "your" like you typed in your last sentence on your previous post.

One more thing, this is an internet forum. One should not expect to find perfect grammar and proper sentence structure on here. I save that for the papers I have to write for classes (I bet you're surprised that I am getting an education). So please give it a rest.

 

[Hans]

I do not see the problem. The dictionary isnt supposed to be a good "read", nor is it supposed to define rules of what is the proper grammar to use in a sentence. All it is is there for is to define words in the english language. People say 'meh'. Some people may not understand it. Whats the harm in letting someone have a source of an accurate definition?