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Post by Yubon Peatlejuice on Apr 2, 2016 21:35:19 GMT
Where did the term "spendy" come from? It seems to have replaced "expensive". Is it a regional thing? Or come from a particular country? It grates on my nerves.
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Post by Nanner on Apr 2, 2016 21:43:17 GMT
I don't know. But I use "pricey", and I like it!
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Post by chaosisapony on Apr 2, 2016 21:44:13 GMT
I don't know anyone locally that uses that term, I've just seen it a couple of times on message boards. I do have a British friend that uses it occasionally.
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Post by katlady on Apr 2, 2016 21:46:29 GMT
I've seen "spendy" but I don't think I know anyone that uses that word.
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Post by padresfan619 on Apr 2, 2016 21:47:28 GMT
I've never heard anyone in my day to day life say spendy.
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Post by epeanymous on Apr 2, 2016 21:47:43 GMT
It's trying to look cute about being judgy. Meh.
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Apr 2, 2016 21:55:53 GMT
I hate that term too!
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Post by StacyAngel on Apr 2, 2016 21:57:27 GMT
The word spendy dates back to around 1911.
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Post by YooHoot on Apr 2, 2016 22:05:02 GMT
Midwest for sure. I've heard it used in place of expensive and by elderly people so it's not a trendy word.
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Post by sues on Apr 2, 2016 22:08:01 GMT
Midwest for sure. I've heard it used in place of expensive and by elderly people so it's not a trendy word. I've never heard a midwesterner say spendy. I've only ever heard that from people on the west coast. |
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Post by myshelly on Apr 2, 2016 22:13:53 GMT
The only person I have ever seen use spendy is cindyupnorth.
No one says it IRL.
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Post by YooHoot on Apr 2, 2016 22:15:25 GMT
Midwest for sure. I've heard it used in place of expensive and by elderly people so it's not a trendy word. I've never heard a midwesterner say spendy. I've only ever heard that from people on the west coast. Minnesota, Dakotas, Nebraska |
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Post by Princess Amy on Apr 2, 2016 22:16:17 GMT
Midwest for sure. I've heard it used in place of expensive and by elderly people so it's not a trendy word. I've never heard a midwesterner say spendy. I've only ever heard that from people on the west coast. We use the term in Iowa. Not unusual at all to hear it used. |
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Post by perumbula on Apr 2, 2016 22:17:02 GMT
I use it all the time. Spendy is actually used for something that's more expensive than I would normally spend on that item, but still less than something i would term as expensive. Sort of like tiny is smaller than small.
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Post by PolarGreen12 on Apr 2, 2016 22:29:18 GMT
That ^^^
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Post by Zee on Apr 2, 2016 22:30:39 GMT
Midwest for sure. I've heard it used in place of expensive and by elderly people so it's not a trendy word. I've never heard a midwesterner say spendy. I've only ever heard that from people on the west coast. I've heard it, and used it, for years. |
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Post by Merge on Apr 2, 2016 22:36:30 GMT
My husband calls me Spendy, but he's talking about my shopping habit. I'm Spendy Smurf.
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Post by papersilly on Apr 2, 2016 23:00:32 GMT
Hate that term too. That and the word "minty" to describe something in great condition.
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Post by ~summer~ on Apr 2, 2016 23:09:03 GMT
Do you hear people actually use that word other than here? I never have.
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Post by oldcrow on Apr 2, 2016 23:22:59 GMT
I have never heard anyone in real life use the word spendy. Now the word pricey is very common in my area.
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Post by iowgirl on Apr 3, 2016 0:09:05 GMT
It's trying to look cute about being judgy. Meh. I have never heard it used as a judgmental statement here. Or cute. It's generally used for something that is a bit more expensive than you thought it was going to be. I am in Iowa - I hear it all the time. Right along with "HOLY BUCKETS - that was SPENDY" |
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Post by AussieMeg on Apr 3, 2016 0:34:02 GMT
The only person I have ever seen use spent is cindyupnorth. No one says it IRL. There are lots of people here on this board who say it. Just do a search under the word "spendy" and you'll see what I mean. Personally I've never heard anyone IRL say it. |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Apr 3, 2016 0:56:56 GMT
I've only ever seen it used on-line. I've never heard it said out loud.
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Post by chaosisapony on Apr 3, 2016 0:57:29 GMT
I have never heard anyone in real life use the word spendy. Now the word pricey is very common in my area. Pricey is super common here as well. |
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Post by scorpeao on Apr 3, 2016 0:59:51 GMT
I use it all the time. Spendy is actually used for something that's more expensive than I would normally spend on that item, but still less than something i would term as expensive. Sort of like tiny is smaller than small. Exactly this. If it's expensive I can't afford it. Spendy is something that I can afford with some budgeting. I use it quite often. |
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Post by YooHoot on Apr 3, 2016 1:13:29 GMT
If you don't live in certain areas, you probably won't hear it used. It's just like in Europe where they use the term "handy" for a cell phone.
Just like y'all isn't used in California or New York.
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Post by eastcoastpea on Apr 3, 2016 1:20:46 GMT
I haven't heard it IRL.
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Post by melanell on Apr 3, 2016 1:24:55 GMT
I only ever see "spendy" used online. I tend to think the person is trying to be cute or trendy when using it.
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Post by msliz on Apr 3, 2016 2:37:28 GMT
Pricey. I'm a New Englander.
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Post by iteach3rdgrade on Apr 3, 2016 2:43:14 GMT
I use it all the time. Spendy is actually used for something that's more expensive than I would normally spend on that item, but still less than something i would term as expensive. Sort of like tiny is smaller than small. That's what I interpret the word to mean, too. I don't use the term. |
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