Deborah PickettJun 6
English speakers: what’s your opinion on the word “thrice”?
Great word, I use it unironically
38%
Silly word, I use it in jest
27.2%
A bit archaic, users get side-eye
28.1%
Linguistic trash can, just say “three times”
4.4%
I’m not familiar with this word
2.3%
Poll ended at .
Show threadChris RealJun 7

@futzle

It's not a word ever used in the U.S., unless the speaker is mimicking a pretentious, pompous elitist who is attempting to call attention to their formerly elite status, or their separation from the 'poors'.

Show threadDeborah Pickett
@_chris_real That’s disappointing. I’ll keep that in mind when talking to USians I don’t know.
Jun 7 at 1:41amWeb
Show threadChris RealJun 7

@futzle

If you have a British accent, all is forgiven.😏

Context is considered, since we also watch BBC programs on PBS. . .

Show threadThe ol' tealeg 🐡Jun 7

@_chris_real @futzle as the owner of an accent that could be placed in an assorted box of junk marked “British”, I’m glad.

The first time I set foot on US soil, back in the 90s, I quickly learned that little phrases excite undue amounts of attention. Back then it was “she’ll have my guts for garters!“

That attention is fun, sometimes, but also hard to avoid, even when we wish to.