I have a few that I don't like to hear or say for various reasons. Possibly because they're linked to people I no longer speak to, or I hear them in a funny accent that grates on me. Here's my list of the ones I can remember.
- Brunch - especially if the person can't pwonounce their r's pwoperly.
- Bric a brac - Similar reason above
- Crockery - It's just annoying
- Pamphlet - It's a leaflet!!!!
- Napkins - or any other insipid cutesified word that finishes with 'kins'.
- Ointment - Sorry CatWoman. You're the inspiration for this thread, although this one is only mildly annoying and it reminds me of Patsy Byrne in Blackadder 2.
I can't think of any others right now but I'm sure some of you will be able to trigger them. What are yours?