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Originally Posted by ktspktsp
Except for "irregardless". I can't accept that word, even if it's in the dictionary  . |
Thank you, I think "irregardless" is a more accurate parallel.
It's true, language is evolutionary, and I'd put "queer" into that category: at least the new intended meaning is in some way connected to the old intended meaning. In the case of "anymore," I just don't see that connection. And, really, I think the main test of whether something is language evolving or whether it's just wrong is "does it require me to stop and think carefully about what was said in order to figure out what was meant." Like JJ, every time I hear "anymore" used in this way, it takes me extra time to re-read or hear the sentence and figure out what was meant.