Weird Word Wednesday- Bespoke

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@BloggerDi (3113)
United States
October 19, 2022 11:28am CST
I heard the word bespoke on YouTube recently. I realized that I had no idea what it meant, although I'd heard it a few times. To me, the word doesn't seem to fit its meaning. However, I do understand the connection to verbally stating a set of specific instructions for a service or product. I think it feels awkward to use 'bespoke' in a sentence. Maybe that's just because I'm so unfamiliar with it. On a lighter note, I saw a funny comment about this word (credit: Innoculous.com). "Bespoke- a word so pretentious that it shouldn't be used: 'That word don't bespoke around here.'" What about you? Is this word familiar to you? Do you ever say it?
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Oct 22
I have heard the word but never use it.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
19 Oct 22
Thanks for your input @CarolDM.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
19 Nov 22
I have across with it but I am not using it. I have featured 20 words to live by in my YouTube channel for everyone to improve or build their vocabulary.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
20 Nov 22
Thanks for sharing your great video @Nakitakona! It's helpful.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
21 Nov 22
@BloggerDi You're welcome.
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• Eugene, Oregon
30 Jan 23
I have always thought that one of the strangest words in English. I love that part from innoculus.com.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
31 Jan 23
Thanks a lot @JamesHxstatic.
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@JudyEv (325851)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Oct 22
I've heard it but don't believe I've ever used it. It does sound a bit pretentious.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
20 Oct 22
Right! Thanks @JudyEv.
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@arunima25 (85366)
• Bangalore, India
19 Oct 22
I like that funny comment. . Even I am unfamiliar with the word and would feel awkward to use it in a sentence. Because though I get the meaning now, I would still not be sure if I am using it at right time and right context.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
19 Oct 22
Thanks @arunima25. I feel the same way about trying to use the word accurately.
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@arunima25 (85366)
• Bangalore, India
20 Oct 22
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@Treborika (17270)
• Mombasa, Kenya
19 Oct 22
I have never heard the word before. I am glad to learn about some new words like this to me
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
19 Oct 22
I always enjoy learning new words too @Treborika. Thanks for your comment!
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@Treborika (17270)
• Mombasa, Kenya
19 Oct 22
@BloggerDi welcome Diana how was your day
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• United States
19 Oct 22
It is a word that doesn't seem to fit it's meaning. I seems awkward using it
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
19 Oct 22
Thanks @Marilynda. I so agree!
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