Wordie: Bill Bryson's Disagreeable Words

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These are words that Mr. Bryson thinks sound especially bad, or are wasted on what they are supposed to describe.

balaclava has been listed 15 times with 0 comments

settee has been listed 12 times with 1 comment

sweetbreads has been listed 5 times with 4 comments

serviette has been listed 4 times with 0 comments

pantaloons has been listed 26 times with 0 comments

tofu has been listed 14 times with 0 comments

spatula has been listed 23 times with 0 comments

anorak has been listed 18 times with 0 comments

marzipan has been listed 34 times with 9 comments

fajita has been listed 4 times with 0 comments

semolina has been listed 11 times with 2 comments

pretzel has been listed 16 times with 0 comments

cashew has been listed 14 times with 2 comments

ketchup has been listed 8 times with 0 comments

grapefruit has been listed 12 times with 4 comments

pineapple has been listed 19 times with 3 comments

haggis has been listed 14 times with 1 comment

muesli has been listed 8 times with 0 comments

about 1 year ago jennarenn said:

I happen to disagree with Mr. Bryson on marzipan. It's a delightful confection with an equally delightful name.

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