Why do my friends make fun of me for using words like disdain or hubris?

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They always laugh.

loveslongnails · Accepted Answer

Because they're simple minded and lack a decent vocabulary, so they want to bring you down to their level by mocking you. They don't want you to "sound" smarter than they are, even though deep down they know you are. :)

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

Jealousy.

nutureornature · Answer

Because people don't react well to things that are different. My friends used to make fun of me because I used big words. We laughed together, I kept using big words and we moved past it. Some people feel threatened by it or wonder why you need to talk that way when they don't. Why don't you just ask them. If they are truly your friends you will have a thoughtful discussion and you may learn more about each other that you didn't know before. I assume you all have excepted differences in each other and this is no different. If they wish to remain your friends after you speak of your concerns then life is good and if they don't then they were never really your friends. Friends come from all areas of your life throughout your lifetime. Some will come and go. Look for friends that will enrich your life and you theirs. Good luck.

abc3643 · Answer

Because they are idiots. You continue to use such words. After all, idiots are ubiquitous, so there is no escaping them, so just be yourself and ignore the ignorati.

KoolKid66 · Answer

Probably cos a lot of times people who use big words... Aren't jus using them because they know these words and they use them Cos they best describe the point they're trying to get across...

But because they're using them on purpose to try and sound smarr... And sort of show off... Like they're doing it for attention or something like "hey look at me everyone, I used a big word I looked up in dictionary... Someone please notice me and see how smart I am!!!"

Those people seem like dorks.. that's why we take the piss... It doesn't take much intelligence to look up words and remember them... So people who are always using big words seem like show offs... But people who occasionally use big words to describe their points better... Those people are fine

EmbraceThePain · Answer

Maybe because their vocabulary isn’t as sophisticated or advanced as yours?

RolandCuthbert · Answer

Haha!!! I love those words! One of my favorite all time villains. "Mutant, you shall pay for your hubris. . right now!!!"

ohshee · Answer

It is kind of a funny word. Because you could be talking about Green bud. You could be talking about Herbie the Love Bug you could be talking about the Greek gods you could be talking about wisdom you could be talking about giving two people. Are you could just be talking about your friend herb I think it's kind of a cool funny fun word

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

Like a cat to a mouse ready to pounce on you with their laughter when you use words like disdain as well as hubris. Floccinaucinihilipilification should make them laugh & when I use it my friends laugh all the time.

How about Collywobbles?

Bluemax · Answer

My friends made fun of me for using the term "pays handsomely."

t-8900 · Answer

I don't know I use them too though only rarely and after people say "hubris" I think:

AndrewMG · Answer

Just treat those Mofo's with Disdain, clearly none of those people have any Hubris!!! lol

Grond21 · Answer

It doesn't really sound like something that they're laughing with you about, which means they're laughing at you. And that makes me think they are just making fun of you because you're making them feel inadequate. If that's the case, how good of friends can they be? Friends build each other up, they don't tear each other down.

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ChiTown33 · Answer

Cause they're stupid b***es. Most people don't use those words. I never use hubris but I still knew the definition. I use the word disdain fairly frequently. Most people try to communicate with people using words they think the other person would know. To deliberately do the opposite suggests arrogance.

Pete671 · Answer

I think they are just joking, making fun of each other is often a bonding thing, people sometimes accuse me of swallowing a dictionary!,,,

Makeushiver · Answer

Why do they laugh. Because they think you shouold know what they mean. I think it's far more civilized to act compassionately in any relationship than to know the definition of soime words. Anyone can learn a term's definition. not everyone can be taught compassion. I think you are incredibly hot w/o caring which words you know

Subarugirl · Answer

I used to get teased for using "big words" when I was younger too.

Mangospacho · Answer

Because they are people with disdain and have lots of hubris based on their actions.

Pnp4unMe · Answer

There are a plethora of words that you can use that people will find humorous when you're engaged in sprightly discourse. However, mainly the reason that they laugh is because they don't know what it means they're very myopic in their views

NathanDavis · Answer

I often adjust my vocabulary according to the audience, the circumstances or the settings, the people I am interacting with

shortster · Answer

They are just jealous of your expansive vocabulary. Plus hubris has a funny sound.

msc545 · Answer

Because they don't understand what the words mean and they cannot use a dictionary. Why in the hell do you have friends like this?

Why do my friends make fun of me for using words like disdain or hubris?

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