Words Men Must Not Say

'Tummy,' 'mommy,' and 'panties,' just to name a few
By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff
Posted Oct 19, 2009 2:57 PM CDT
Words Men Must Not Say
If you're thinking about uttering the word "tummy" or "mommy," please, stop.   (Shutterstock)

Grown men should not say “mommy.” Or, for that matter, “tummy” or “belly button.” These things should be self-evident, but in case they aren’t, here’s Esquire’s list of words and phrases men just shouldn’t utter. Some are offensive, some overused, and some just plain unbecoming:

  • Reach out (unless you actually mean with your arm)
  • Panties
  • Mixed bag
  • Veggie
  • Vino ("unless you're an Italian. In Italy.")
  • Natch
  • Wingin’ it (just “wing it,” OK?)

  • Nippy
  • The first name of any female celebrity not immediately followed by her last name. (example: “Angelina")
  • Pee
  • Derring-do
  • Going forward (marks you as a corporate robot)
  • It is what it is (not even if you're a pro athlete)
  • Boobs
  • Slacks
  • Gen (as in “Gen X,” “Gen Y” or “next-gen.”)
  • Expresso
  • Willy-nilly
  • Make love
  • Yell-o (the phone greeting)
  • Cool
  • Bye-bye
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