One thing I love...

[EIBB_Ray]

...about this forum is the use of "Whilst." You absolutely never hear it in American English. I'm kind of a language buff and I just love the word. (Then again, I'm easily amused.)

 

[PeterBale]

Whilst we do use the word "whilst" occasionally we haven't yet gotten used to your use of the word "gotten", originally in common usage over here but now quite forgotten :wink:

 

[Cornishwomble]

How is that we give you quirky words like Whilst
Whilst you give us words like bling and hoe!??
:roll:

 

[EIBB_Ray]

Whilst we do use the word "whilst" occasionally we haven't yet gotten used to your use of the word "gotten", originally in common usage over here but now quite forgotten :wink:

The big problem with "gotten" is that people are now use "got" in place of have (i.e. "We've got it," I've got you covered," or "You've got to be kidding.) that my pet peave

Whilst you give us words like bling and hoe!??

Hardly seems fair does it, colOURful yes, but not a fair trade. (BTW, I believe in this context it's spelled 'ho.

 

[neiltwist]

The big problem with "gotten" is that people are now use "got" in place of have (i.e. "We've got it," I've got you covered," or "You've got to be kidding.) that my pet peave

oh, I thought that got and gotten were wrong in both positions, the correct word to use being 'have' or 'have gotten' or 'have got'

Hardly seems fair does it, colOURful yes, but not a fair trade. (BTW, I believe in this context it's spelled 'ho.

I believe you're right!

 

[Aidan]

you doydy ho :!: ...
(just testing)
yeah sounds ok

 

[Cornishwomble]

ah i see
get me some watermelon ho' or I'll swipe yo' bling
Yes that seems to work

 

[Keppler]

I like "whilst"
I've never used in my life though.

we're after getting rid of it from modern conversation
(note subtle use of "after")

 

[MoominDave]

That must make us postmodern.

 

[Jo Elson]

I never used 'whilst', I normally use 'however', or if i'm being lazy 'but'.