TIL! It's fun when (specifically Germanic?) languages go the opposite direction from the more commonly done simplification and *adds* strong verb forms.
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clacke (clacke@libranet.de)'s status on Monday, 25-Sep-2023 14:53:23 JST clacke
> The past and past participle snuck is primarily found in North American English, where it originated in the late 19th century as a dialectal form. It is still regarded as informal by some, but its use appears to be increasing in frequency and acceptability. It is occasionally found in British, Irish and Australian English, too, though regarded as an American form. -
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Kermode (gemlog@tilde.zone)'s status on Monday, 25-Sep-2023 22:34:56 JST Kermode
@clacke Might make right with english eh? As soon as enough people use a word or spell in a certain way, it becomes 'proper english'. On the one hand, english is so terrible, b/c it has no rules worthy of the name. On the other hand, you can mangle it very badly and still be understood.
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English doesn't "borrow" from other languages: it follows them down dark alleys, knocks them over, and goes through their pockets for loose grammar and valuable vocabulary.
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Kermode (gemlog@tilde.zone)'s status on Monday, 25-Sep-2023 23:41:57 JST Kermode
@mpjgregoire
I favour snuck.
I know 'sneaked'. I think 'sneaked', but I type 'snuck'.
Makes me feel dangerous and edgy.
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M. Grégoire (mpjgregoire@cosocial.ca)'s status on Monday, 25-Sep-2023 23:41:58 JST M. Grégoire
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