Marist Poll: ‘Whatever’ is once again most annoying word of year

It’s the word Americans love to hate.

"Whatever" has once again claimed the title of most annoying word or phrase used in conversation, according to the annual Marist Poll. The dismissive term has held the title for more than a decade, according to Marist.

Runner-up in the poll was “no offense, but.” A poll newcomer, “dude,” came in third place.

For more than ten years, Americans have said that “whatever” is the most annoying word or phrase used in conversation. We break it down on this week’s episode of “Poll Hub.” (Oh, and please send us your annoying word suggestions!) https://t.co/m6Iy95tzJh
— Marist Poll (@maristpoll) December 29, 2019

Mary Griffith, director of Media Initiatives and Polling News at The Marist Poll, said "whatever" has earned its longevity in pop culture thanks in part to the 1995 film, "Clueless."

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