My new favorite British word...

**MinnesotaMike** · 11-03-2011, 09:35 AM

Before I joined this forum, I never heard the word "pressies".

**tinkerbell2** · 11-03-2011, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by MinnesotaMike

Before I joined this forum, I never heard the word "pressies".

Love to have lots of pressies....

**The Mole** · 11-03-2011, 06:21 PM

Though it's pronounced 'Prezzies' with a 'zz' sound rather than 'ss'

**tinkerbell2** · 11-03-2011, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by The Mole

Though it's pronounced 'Prezzies' with a 'zz' sound rather than 'ss'

Afraid I spell it either way depending what mood I'm in...

**The Mole** · 11-03-2011, 06:31 PM

The spelling isn't important, both spellings are valid, but pronouncing the word with the 'ss' makes you sound as if you have a lisp...

**tinkerbell2** · 11-03-2011, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by The Mole

The spelling isn't important, both spellings are valid, but pronouncing the word with the 'ss' makes you sound as if you have a lisp...

I still don't think it matters

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