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WtfEvenIsExistence1️@lemmy.ca to Memes@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 years ago

English Language Problems

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English Language Problems

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WtfEvenIsExistence1️@lemmy.ca to Memes@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 years ago
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    See: Nibling

    • WtfEvenIsExistence1️@lemmy.caOP
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      Nibbler?

    • N-E-N@lemmy.ca
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      Fair enough, learn a new thing each day haha

      Altho I think it still says something about how we use English that I don’t think I’ve ever heard that used

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        Agree. Your point still stands. I just like that word.

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        It’s also fairly recently either created or revived largely by nonbinary folks

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        Pibling (parent-sibling). Spanish speakers also have Titi (combining tio and Tia) and Italians (but NOT French) can use Zizi.

        There’s also Unty and Auncle. I like Piblings though.

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          but NOT French

          What happens if they try? Do they go to jail or is it just a fine?

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            Zizi is French slang for “penis”

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              Oh! Yeah, I guess calling your relatives that could become slightly problematic… 😂

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            The Académie Française shows up and threatens your family.

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      Nibling is a great word. But we need a neutral version of aunt or uncle.

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        nunt?

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          What did you call me?

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          Aunticle

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        Pibling!

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      Sounds delicious…

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