I've seen this posted in various threads and I hear it all of the time. Years ago I used it with a customer who interrupted me and said "What's the definition of that word?" He then said "Now what's the definition of regardless?"

 

Obviously they had the same meaning at which point he informed me that its not a word so do not use it.

 

Here's something I found on wiki.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irregardless

 

Still trying to find the word "prolly."

Sounds like an uptight customer you were dealing with.

Sounds like an uptight customer you were dealing with.

 

He was a bit odd however, in this case, he was right.

I've always been taught that it is not a "real" word. Now, I kind of chuckle anytime I see or hear someone use it.

I would never correct a person for speaking while they are in a group, or are one on one discussion with me. I guess I don't pronouce the word 'let' correctly for someone I know. While we are on the subject of English, the phrase, "Do you know what I mean"? drives me up the wall. Yes, I do know what you mean, and you are driving me crazy when you ask me that question.

I would never correct a person for speaking while they are in a group, or are one on one discussion with me. I guess I don't pronouce the word 'let' correctly for someone I know. While we are on the subject of English, the phrase, "Do you know what I mean"? drives me up the wall. Yes, I do know what you mean, and you are driving me crazy when you ask me that question.

 

I'm not sure what the word for it is but this falls into the category of saying "um" during a pause or saying "OK?" after a statement. I bet people that use it often do not realize how often they actually say it.

No, I only use real words.

"Irregardless" is rotten. I also think that "flammable" is an abomination but that one has gotten too far along for anyone to do anything about it. Most American dictionaries will now tell you to use flammable becuase people think that "inflammable" means "not flammable."

I use never-the-less, but not too often. Really don't have that many conversations where I need to use the word irregardless...

"Irregardless" is rotten. I also think that "flammable" is an abomination but that one has gotten too far along for anyone to do anything about it. Most American dictionaries will now tell you to use flammable becuase people think that "inflammable" means "not flammable."

 

What's wrong with flammable? I've always thought that flammable and inflammable meant the same thing. :confused:

What's wrong with flammable? I've always thought that flammable and inflammable meant the same thing. :confused:

 

From the grammar nerd's favorite reading, "Elements of Style:"

 

"Flammable - an oddity, chiefly used in saving lives. The common word meaning combustible is inflammable. But some people are thrown off by the in- and think inflammable means NOT combustible. For this reason, trucks carrying gasoline or explosives are now marked flammable. Unless you are operating such a truck, use inflammable."

I cringe every time I see the non-term "irregardless" used. I saw a poster who I have a great deal of respect for use it in another forum earlier tonight, and it was all I could do to keep from calling that person out.

 

By the same token, it is very difficult for me to keep from correcting people in their various butcherings of the English language on this board on a minutely basis.

 

Folks: Next time you have the urge to use the non-word "irregardless," I beg of you, please use "irrespective" instead.

I cringe inside when people use the word. I am a stickler about apostrophes and contractions being used wrong as well. The English major showing through I suppose.

The one that gets me and that is posted on here multiple times a day is "could care less". I don't bother correcting anyone because lord knows I am far from perfect with my post but irregardless it gets on my nerves.

The one that I see all the time is alot. Try looking that one up in the dictionary.