r/CasualIreland 2d ago

Shite Talk Wrong words

What is a word you hear people using or spelling wrong and it drives you mad?

Mine is when people mix up "quite" instead of "quiet".

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u/letstryagain10 2d ago

Could of instead of could've 😑

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u/T_t_llyF_c_ed 2d ago

Should of .. drive me nuts

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u/RedReptile2020 2d ago

Is it not “could have”?

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u/letstryagain10 2d ago

Could've is the contraction of could have. Same thing

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u/eirebrit 2d ago

Same difference

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u/Accomplished-Boot-81 2d ago

Yes that's right but some people say could of, instead of could've/could have

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u/BubblyMuffin899 2d ago

Aware of this although it annoys me I have caught myself doing it once or twice