Though I am loathe to admit it, the Mercury has hired someone who has little to no regard for the English language. (And no, I’m not talking about the entire staff.) I’m talking about sales account executive Marissa who said, and I quote, “I luv 2 abbrev e-thing!” (Translated: I love to abbreviate everything.) That’s fine with me—I avoid communicating with her at all costs. HOWEVER! She did bring up an interesting quandary: How does one abbreviate the word “usual”? Stumped for an answer (and not caring to think about it any further), I’m punting this to the internet/abbreviation savvy residents of Blogtown. So what is it, you guys?
HOW WOULD YOU ABBREVIATE THE WORD, “USUAL”?
Usual is boring. I’d say “on the reg.” It is longer than writing usual, but much, much cooler.
Just avoid using that word. There is no quality abbreviation.
You just say the first syllable “us-.” Pronounced “Yoozsh.” In writing, you don’t abbreviate it because it’s only 5 letters long. Tell Marissa that she is lazy.
@blabby I’m well aware of my laziness…I’ve been deal with it my whole life. Here’s where it all started: http://portlandspretty.wordpress.com/2011/…
And yes, I couldn’t write dealing…
One does not abbreviate the word “usual”. There’s probably a rule against abbreviating words that are only five letters long anyway.
You’re the editor here, you ought to know.
usu.
You used “obsessh” as an abbreviation for “obsession”? No, Marissa!
http://portlandspretty.wordpress.com/2011/…
norm.
I like Yoosh. Or uje. No wait, not that one.
ima wrtr 4 a lvng!
uzl
that saves two letters and countless nanoseconds of typing!
@no one in particular oh yeah, IDIDTHAT
@kiala as per yoosh, you’re on to something
Use an ñ (Alt-164). It’s an upside-down u with a tiny s on top. Yes, it’s just as much work as typing “usual,” but SO worth it.
Steven, why did you put a comma before “usual?” I’ve noticed your using unnecessary commas before, and it bugs the bajeezus outta me. QUIT, you! Also, todd mecklam, your comments are always everything to me.
@cheetoface +1
I guess you could say WSH is, commatose. (I hate myself.)
I, know! Courtney, yells, at, me, about, that, yoozh.
Thanks, cheetoface. But give Steve a break, he’s suffering from post-Sam-Elliott depression or some such. BTW, Steve, I think you meant “loath,” not “loathe.” Jesus Fucking Christ.
uzh