English Language Problemslemmy.caimagecross-posted to: memes@sopuli.xyz WtfEvenIsExistence ( @WtfEvenIsExistence@lemmy.ca ) Memes@lemmy.mlEnglish • 2 years ago message-square153fedilinkarrow-up1617
arrow-up1617imageEnglish Language Problemslemmy.ca WtfEvenIsExistence ( @WtfEvenIsExistence@lemmy.ca ) Memes@lemmy.mlEnglish • 2 years ago message-square153fedilinkcross-posted to: memes@sopuli.xyz
minus-square WtfEvenIsExistence ( @WtfEvenIsExistence@lemmy.ca ) OPlinkfedilinkEnglish17•2 years agoNibbler?
minus-square N-E-N ( @NENathaniel@lemmy.ca ) linkfedilink16•2 years agoFair 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
minus-square Silentletter ( @Silentletter@lemmy.ml ) linkfedilink8•2 years agoAgree. Your point still stands. I just like that word.
minus-square jasondj ( @jasondj@ttrpg.network ) linkfedilink5•2 years agoPibling (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.
minus-square VikingHippie ( @VikingHippie@lemmy.wtf ) linkfedilink4•2 years ago but NOT French What happens if they try? Do they go to jail or is it just a fine?
minus-square jasondj ( @jasondj@ttrpg.network ) linkfedilink8•2 years agoZizi is French slang for “penis”
minus-square VikingHippie ( @VikingHippie@lemmy.wtf ) linkfedilink2•2 years agoOh! Yeah, I guess calling your relatives that could become slightly problematic… 😂
minus-square spauldo ( @spauldo@lemmy.ml ) linkfedilinkEnglish6•2 years agoThe Académie Française shows up and threatens your family.
minus-square darq ( @darq@kbin.social ) linkfedilink6•2 years agoNibling is a great word. But we need a neutral version of aunt or uncle.
See: Nibling
Nibbler?
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
Agree. Your point still stands. I just like that word.
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.
What happens if they try? Do they go to jail or is it just a fine?
Zizi is French slang for “penis”
Oh! Yeah, I guess calling your relatives that could become slightly problematic… 😂
The Académie Française shows up and threatens your family.
Nibling is a great word. But we need a neutral version of aunt or uncle.
Pibling!