• @pycorax@lemmy.world
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    11 month 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.

    • @ZeffSyde@lemmy.world
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      41 month ago

      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’.

    • @davidgro@lemmy.world
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      21 month ago

      As far as I know it’s not commonly used anywhere, and is mostly used for effect.

      I think it used to be more common in my parents’ generation.