I just hate it when people say "I don't know, I'll go Google it!" Google is not a verb, it's the name of a search engine! When I hear someone do that, I instantly think "that person is a Techie-wannabe". It makes me think of 'Soccer Moms' who are trying to sound cool to their kids or something. Does this bother anyone else or is it just me?
2006-09-21 02:55:57 · 15 answers · asked by Byakuya 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Product association with branding is so common the creation of new contexts for such names are everywhere. For example in England someone would Hoover their carpet rather than vacuum it or in North America you wrap food in Saran wrap not cling film. People even think a PC is a computer running Microsoft Windows, they just don't associate it with anything else.
Google has reached that status. Although I agree with you entirely it's something that will continue to grow.
2006-09-21 03:05:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am a tech idiot. I do however know English and in many instances words reflect just how they are used.Google is a noun when you refer to it as a search engine and a Corporation. When people use it as in to Google a question the noun becomes an activity; therefore a verb. For many years when someone was to make a copy of paper they were going to Xerox it. Zerox was the first....people would frequently ask for a Kleenex when they wanted a tissue. The tissue might have been a Scottie but people think Kleenex because it was the dominate brand.
2006-09-21 10:16:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who are you to decide what way the english language should be spoken. New words and phrases are regularly added dictonaries to reflect their use in the real world.
I often google things and that isn't about being an techie wannabe it is about reality. If I can't find something which I want to know then I will use google to find the answer so to say that I will google is far more simple than saying that I will check that out using the google search engine.
2006-09-21 10:00:40 · answer #3 · answered by doyler78 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Google is a person, place or thing; which makes it a noun.
Google is an action; which makes it a verb.
The dictionary says:
gog‧gle
Pronunciation[gog-uhl] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, verb, -gled, -gling, adjective
1.goggles, large spectacles equipped with special lenses, protective rims, etc., to prevent injury to the eyes from strong wind, flying objects, blinding light, etc.
2.a bulging or wide-open look of the eyes; stare.
–verb (used without object)
3.to stare with bulging or wide-open eyes.
4.(of the eyes) to bulge and be wide open in a stare.
5.to roll the eyes.
6.(of the eyes) to roll.
7.Informal. to spearfish.
–verb (used with object)
8.to roll (the eyes).
–adjective
9.(of the eyes) rolling, bulging, or staring.
Sorry, those silly 'Soccer Moms' are OK with this. But for gosh sakes, during the BACK TO SCHOOL SALES at STAPLES, don't let one of those 'Soccer Moms' push you out of line. STAND YOUR GROUND.
2006-09-21 10:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Language is flexible and always in fluctuation. Since "I googled that yesterday" is now accepted in informal talking, the verb "googled" seems to be here to stay. Just to make sure of my answer, I googled it and it turns out to be right.
2006-09-21 10:05:08 · answer #5 · answered by mac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Google it sounds strange and I think I don't hear a lot of people use this term in their conversation but I will accept that. It does not bother as much.
2006-09-21 10:04:23 · answer #6 · answered by Thor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why can't google be a verb? Language is alive, it changes to suit people's needs for communication.
2006-09-21 10:04:21 · answer #7 · answered by Deep Thought 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you never use slang? I dont say google as a verb but it doesnt bother me when people do because i know what they are talking about..
2006-09-21 10:48:10 · answer #8 · answered by sea_sher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get over it. I say it and hear it dozens of times a day. I am not a techie-wannabe......I am a professional computer technician.
2006-09-21 10:10:09 · answer #9 · answered by oldman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use it a a verb all the time - just not on this site ;-)
It's become quite accepted. Like 'to Xerox a document'.
2006-09-21 09:59:57 · answer #10 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋