Is the word "pining" (i.e. he was pining away for his unrequited love) an old fogey word?
2007-02-28 04:47:21 · 9 answers · asked by KellyAnn 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I don't see anything wrong with it. Chances are you chose a somewhat unusual word because it expresses precisely what you wanted to say...and I personally appreciate such precision in language.
For future reference, if you want to know whether a word is outdated or old-fashioned, bounce it off a teenager! ; )
2007-02-28 04:52:45 · answer #1 · answered by kcbranaghsgirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not real common, but nothing wrong with using it. I use all kinds of words, from different eras, because I like them and I see no reason to sound just like everyone else...not to mention, our language has done quite a bit of degrading over recent years/decades.
Pining is a perfectly acceptable word...but then, I'm 42 so some would consider me an "old fogey". LOL!
2007-02-28 12:51:36 · answer #2 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, I used that very word today. I don't think there are many words that become obsolete or old-fashioned. If you use a word like that more than most people you know, chances are it's becuase you have a better vocabulary than they do, not because you're old-fashioned.
2007-02-28 12:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by mixedup 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL - 'pining' is an old fashioned word but I love it....I often will put 'pining for chocolate' on my Yahoo messenger....I am a complete dork : )
2007-02-28 12:50:55 · answer #4 · answered by Clarissa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pining is a 'classic', good word!
2007-02-28 12:50:04 · answer #5 · answered by lisateric 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If parents start using it.
2007-02-28 13:18:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope that word is still ok to use
2007-02-28 12:57:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
getting pin at one time meant becoming an item in college.
2007-02-28 12:51:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I like it!
2007-02-28 12:49:49 · answer #9 · answered by Paige Sputnik 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋