Language evolves. The meaning of a word can shift over time as we use it differently — think of “cool,” “heavy,” or even “literally.”
Ah this is ‘my type’ of prompt. There are so many such words which have gained additional meanings over time, and sadly all what most people know are the irrelevant or absolute hogwash ones. And many easily associate ones which don’t make sense at all. Others are as said above are just thrown about loosely.
I’d like to share one such story of butchery of a word, here as you might have guess. This brilliant comic courtesy of the ever amazing The Oatmeal.
The Nameless One 
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i m “literally” rolling on floor laughing
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I’m “literally” laughing. However, I’m too old and/or stiff to roll on the floor while doing so.
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Reblogged this on Anne Squared.
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Very funny. Very talented.
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Literally and figuratively, was that not highlighted in some sitcom too? But now I know why writers should edit their works and speak the same way :).
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I have literally been unable to type because I laughed so much at this post! Having seen many of the other funny posts, I think we have the same sense of humour, Absolutely love your funny posts!
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