The most annoying expressions...

I hate it when people write "awwwwwwwwwwwwwww" to denote a gush of sentimentality e.g. when seeing a baby, kitten, puppy etc, when they mean "ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh". Lately I see the Daily Mail has taken to using the one with 'w's, which I always thought was an Americanism.

I hate it when people write "awwwwwwwwwwwwwww" to denote a gush of sentimentality e.g. when seeing a baby, kitten, puppy etc, when they mean "ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh". Lately I see the Daily Mail has taken to using the one with 'w's, which I always thought was an Americanism.

Awwwww.  That's just awwwwful. 

I hate it when people write "awwwwwwwwwwwwwww" to denote a gush of sentimentality e.g. when seeing a baby, kitten, puppy etc, when they mean "ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh". Lately I see the Daily Mail has taken to using the one with 'w's, which I always thought was an Americanism.

Why should it be Ahhhhhhh?  That seems kind of arbitrary to me.  What's the difference?  Why does it matter?   Thinking about it I think Ahhhh is wrong.  That's more the sound you make for fireworks or um, I don't know.  But Awwww sounds right to me.  Actually, the more I think about it the more I think that I'm right and you're wrong.

Mine is any word for vomit other than the word vomit.  I hate all the others and they make me feel queasy.

Why should it be Ahhhhhhh?  That seems kind of arbitrary to me.  What's the difference?  Why does it matter?   Thinking about it I think Ahhhh is wrong.  That's more the sound you make for fireworks or um, I don't know.  But Awwww sounds right to me.  Actually, the more I think about it the more I think that I'm right and you're wrong.

I was thinking the same thing which means you're definitely right! 

Why should it be Ahhhhhhh?  That seems kind of arbitrary to me.  What's the difference?  Why does it matter?   Thinking about it I think Ahhhh is wrong.  That's more the sound you make for fireworks or um, I don't know.  But Awwww sounds right to me.  Actually, the more I think about it the more I think that I'm right and you're wrong.

I always thought "awww" was just awe lengthened. I reserve my ahs for surprise ("Ah! I'm on fire!"), understanding ("Ah, I get it now.") and approval ("Ah yes. That's right.")

Mine is any word for vomit other than the word vomit.  I hate all the others and they make me feel queasy.

Me too. The only other word I like is "hork" which just makes me giggle.

Why should it be Ahhhhhhh?  That seems kind of arbitrary to me.  What's the difference?  Why does it matter?   Thinking about it I think Ahhhh is wrong.  That's more the sound you make for fireworks or um, I don't know.  But Awwww sounds right to me.  Actually, the more I think about it the more I think that I'm right and you're wrong.

Mine is any word for vomit other than the word vomit.  I hate all the others and they make me feel queasy.

Completely agree with Mindy. The sound associated with sentimentality as described is 'awwww' and when I use it, I definitely don't mean 'ahhh'.  I use 'ahhh' to denote relief, such as 'ahhh, I really needed that drink' or even understanding ('ahhh, okay, now I see what you mean').  I use 'awww' to denote something I find something particularly sweet, cute, or considerate. 

And I hate all words for vomit INCLUDING the word vomit.

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And I hate all words for vomit INCLUDING the word vomit.

Hey, I don't LIKE the word vomit but if someone has to use such a word then that's the one I prefer.

Hey, I don't LIKE the word vomit but if someone has to use such a word then that's the one I prefer.

I don't know which I prefer, if I HAVE to use one.  Isn't there a medical term for it?

Mine is any word for vomit other than the word vomit.  I hate all the others and they make me feel queasy.

See, I prefer and and all other terms.  The word vomit is just too... yuck.

I don't know which I prefer, if I HAVE to use one.  Isn't there a medical term for it?

Google says emesis, or regurgitation (the latter in reference to newborns specifically).  I'll stick with my euphemisms.

See, I prefer and and all other terms.  The word vomit is just too... yuck.

Google says emesis, or regurgitation (the latter in reference to newborns specifically).  I'll stick with my euphemisms.

I agree, the word vomit is awful.  Ick!

I like 'emesis'.  Yes, that will be my word of choice from now on. 

Google says emesis, or regurgitation (the latter in reference to newborns specifically).  I'll stick with my euphemisms.

But emesis is the noun. Is there a medical verb for "to vomit"?

But emesis is the noun. Is there a medical verb for "to vomit"?

emesate?

But emesis is the noun. Is there a medical verb for "to vomit"?

Phooey, you're right.  A little more research (ugh) seems to point to vomit as the appropriate medical term.  Sorry, Geeta.

But emesis is the noun. Is there a medical verb for "to vomit"?

emeticize

emeticize

Yay for professional help!  Thanks, Kathleen!