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Bravo! I’ve never heard of Mr. Rabe and now I want to read everything about him. I wish that 2022 list could take additions. I am so very weary of hearing “sus” from children and teenagers (short for suspicious).

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There is a link to submit suggestions for 2023, at least. I think "sus" would be a perfect addition. Let's add "bruh" and "lit" as well.

https://www.lssu.edu/entry-form-for-lssu-banished-words-list/

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Absolutely. Bruh and its spelling variants cause me much internal distress.

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And as for banished words, I know I am not alone in wondering about the absence of "irregardless" in this list.

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What a treasure Bill was! And you’ll be pleased to know that “irregardless” was on 2023’s list. You have great instincts.

https://www.timelesstimely.com/p/banished-words-for-2023

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As a former Michigander, I used to collect Bill Rabe stories!

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