It's just one of those words that trips off the tip of my tongue, and it's so nice to learn I'm not alone. A cup of tea is lovely, a long walk is lovely, and really, life is lovely. "Lovely" is one of my favorite adjectives. It's lovely to know when readers appreciate my ramblings. Hi Jenifer - I'm thrilled to hear you enjoy my blog. So when you hear this word flying from the lips of my countrymen, please forgive, for perhaps, they know not what they do. It's simply a Celtic thing, and rather than searching for other satisfying English adjectives, some Irish people have unwittingly replaced all adjectives with this not-so-nice -ck word. Unfortunately the utterance of the F-word satisfies our inherent, genetic desire to hear this guttural, harsh sound. The problem lies in the fact the objectionable word ends in Irish people's beloved hard -ck sound, that rings like descriptive music in our ears. My family does not use the word, but it is used extensively throughout our little island, with no regard for how offensive others may find this word.Īnd here is my rational for excessive use of this curse word in Ireland. After living in America for many years my ears are in shock for a few weeks upon first returning to Ireland. The prolific use of the F-word in Ireland, can really come as quite a surprise to the unsuspecting tourist. And so onto my last theory of the night, and it concerns the Irish love of the not-so-nice F-bomb.
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