revert
Tuesday , 1st December 2009
Definitions of revert on the Web:
* go back to a previous state; “We reverted to the old rules”
* undergo reversion, as in a mutation
Definitions of reply on the Web:
* answer: a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; “I waited several days …
* answer: react verbally; “She didn’t want to answer”; “answer the question”; “We answered that we would accept the invitation”
Grammar Nazi Shaun has always mentioned seeing this word used incorrectly at work. Guess what I saw in my inbox today ? That’s right.
did you draw this comic behind your spreadsheets? revert to me about that plskthxbai
grammar nazi does not approve!
I quote Urban Dictionary:
1. Write back, reply: in other words divert my attention back to you. Indian English
2. A recidivist pervert.
This is the same urban dictionary that says:
Jesus
1. The mexican guy that mows your lawn
I first read this as “when you’re done with the bedsheets.” Freud? Or just how I interpret the Phoon man’s work? (usually)
not ALL my comics are like that ! haha
Grammar Nazi checking in.
The worst bit? Those people who are using ‘revert’ when they mean ‘reply’ are doing it because ‘reply doesn’t sound professional.’
/facepalm
remember shaun, FACEPALM them ! not yourself!
it’s so cold here
i’m freezing!!!