Literally dude that place was, like, sketchy , very sus. Seriously no way I am going back.

Daily writing prompt

If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?

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1. Sketchy
Means suspicious, unsafe, or questionable.
Example: “That guy hanging around the parking lot looked sketchy.”

2. Bro
Used for friend, person, or just about anyone.
Example: “Bro, what are you doing?”

3. Sus
Means suspicious or not right.
Example: “That deal sounds sus.”

4. Literally
Used for strong emphasis (even when not literal).
Example: “I literally waited forever.”

5. Like
Used constantly as a filler word.
Example: “I was like going to the store and like forgot my wallet.”

6. Chill
Means relaxed, easygoing, or calm.
Example: “He’s pretty chill.”

7. Dude
Still extremely common.
Example: “Dude, that was wild.”

8. Whatever
Means dismissive or uninterested.
Example: “Whatever, do what you want.”

9. Seriously
Used for emphasis or disbelief.
Example: “Seriously, that happened?”

10. No Way
Means surprise or disbelief.
Example: “No way you did that.”