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I hate language snobs.

Irregardless is a word. The double negative nature of irregardless does not detract from it's utility it enhances it.

Regardless- without regard

Irregardless- absolutely without regard

The way people say the word, often with anger or contempt, is further evidence of this. IR- RE- Gardless

The word has been in use for over 200 years. It communicates it's meaning quite nicely.(which is the best measure of a word) It also has that double rr that is all too often missing or under stressed in English.

So get off your high horse and say "irregardless". It's a damn fine word.

Interesting. Distinctive. Unique.

Do you have plans to open your own beauty salon?
 
I hate language snobs.

Irregardless is a word. The double negative nature of irregardless does not detract from it's utility it enhances it.

Regardless- without regard

Irregardless- absolutely without regard

The way people say the word, often with anger or contempt, is further evidence of this. IR- RE- Gardless

The word has been in use for over 200 years. It communicates it's meaning quite nicely.(which is the best measure of a word) It also has that double rr that is all too often missing or under stressed in English.

So get off your high horse and say "irregardless". It's a damn fine word.

Depends on where you are and where you want to be. Use it in professional or academic circles and you will undermine your credibility. I'd recommend you keep it off your resume. If you want to be a busboy or flip burgers, the usage is fine. Not saying that it is right, but it is reality.
 
Depends on where you are and where you want to be. Use it in professional or academic circles and you will undermine your credibility. I'd recommend you keep it off your resume. If you want to be a busboy or flip burgers, the usage is fine. Not saying that it is right, but it is reality.


I don't know who he is, but I like this guy.
 
Looks like the Lakers will still get the W. Tank goodness.
 
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