• Ulrich@feddit.org
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    5 months ago

    Per screenshots of the “skeet,” as folks on the butterfly app are wont to call their posts

    What the fuck is this word salad?

    • davidgro@lemmy.world
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      5 months ago

      English.

      The word that’s throwing you off is probably wont

      wont

      (archaic or humorous) One's habitual way of doing things; custom, habit, practice. 
      
      • pycorax@lemmy.world
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        5 months ago

        Is this some word that’s commonly used in some English speaking countries? I’m a native speaker and have never heard or seen this word ever being used.

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          The only people that are wont to use this are either somewhat pretentious/want to sound learned, or are using it for old timey comedic effect.

          Learned is another word for wise or well taught, before anyone asks. It’s said ‘Learned’, not ‘learn-ed’.