Not a Verb!

I think I’m going to scream.

Creativity and innovation are just great. Furthermore, I know language evolves. It must. It should. It will.

However, not every noun needs to be a verb!!! Here are some I’ve heard recently – nails scratching on blackboards to my ears.

  • yard sale – “We will be yard-saling that day.”
  • tuition – “We simply must tuition them.”
  • de-risk – “You can de-risk this project by negotiating better terms.”
  • credential – “That is a great way to credential yourself.”
What examples have you encountered recently?
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