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WtfEvenIsExistence1️ to [email protected]English • 2 years ago

English Language Problems

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English Language Problems

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WtfEvenIsExistence1️ to [email protected]English • 2 years ago
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    50•2 years ago

    See: Nibling

    • WtfEvenIsExistence1️OP
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      23•2 years ago

      Nibbler?

    • darq
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      6•2 years ago

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

      • @[email protected]
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        7•2 years ago

        Pibling!

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        9•2 years ago

        nunt?

        • Steal Wool
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          2•2 years ago

          Aunticle

        • @[email protected]
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          8•2 years ago

          What did you call me?

    • @[email protected]
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      2•2 years ago

      Sounds delicious…

    • N-E-N
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      15•2 years ago

      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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        8•2 years ago

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

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        4•2 years ago

        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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          5•2 years ago

          but NOT French

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

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            10•2 years ago

            Zizi is French slang for “penis”

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              3•2 years ago

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

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            8•2 years ago

            The Académie Française shows up and threatens your family.

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        5•2 years ago

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

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