Marist College poll of most annoying words and phrases: 'Whatever' takes first place. 'Fake news' takes second

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — The shoulder-shrugging reply "whatever" continues to annoy Americans more than any other word or phrase, but "fake news" is coming on strong.

The annual Marist College poll of most annoying words and phrases found "whatever" topping the list for the ninth straight year. It was the choice of one third of poll respondents.

The recent addition "fake news" took second place with 23% followed by "no offense, but" with 20%.

11% found "literally" to be supremely grating and 10% picked "you know what I mean."



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