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Old 09-11-2017, 11:29 AM #81
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Originally Posted by Kizzy View Post
That's ok as usual there are those willing to be offended on their behalf...

Personally when asked I would say 'we're having Chinese', it's not difficult and avoids the possibility of offence doesn't it?

The strange notion that it detracts from our language taking words out is worrying if only if you take the time to consider why they became 'words' in the first instance.
Its a Scottish thing to put Y's on things like bevvy, chippy, icy (ice cream van), drinky (yon dug is havin a wee drinky fae that dub), chinky, a wee warmy at the fire, a wee cuppy tea, going for a proper swally oan a Friday etc
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