Strangers tell us the most repulsive words in the English language

LONDON The English language is replete with wonderful words.

From “plethora” and “mellifluous” to “hummingbird,” “daydream” and “melancholy” there’s no end to the pleasure a simple word can stir.

But there’s also a dark side to the English language. There are some words that once uttered create a skin-crawling feeling of pure disgust.

To get a sense of the words that Brits love to hate, Mashable took to the streets during London Fashion Week to find out the most disgusting words in the English language.

Let’s just say the results were pretty interesting… (Hint: people really hate the word “moist.”)

THRUPNEY

Charlotte Moran, copywriter.

CROCS

Alex Branckovich, stylist.

MOIST

Stephanie Yeboah, plus-size fashion blogger.

NASTY

Wiki Cardinali, student and modelling agency owner.

SQUELCH

Katie Stalker, fashion journalist.

SQUIDGE

Florence Van der Spek, fashion PR.

CRINGE

Nancy Miti, blogger and fashion designer.

MOIST

Annika Lievesley, press and communications manager for Steven James.

MOIST

Adam King, production assistant.

MUSHROOM

Philipine Ponsar, fashion student.

MOIST

Rebecca Lyons, English student.

UNCERTAINTY

Claudia Garcia, fashion blogger, and Charlotte Kennedy, personal assistant.

MOIST

Anna Wyncase, advertising professional.

PUDDING

Phil Oh, photographer.

MOIST

Aaron Denham, rapper.

MOIST

Charlie Banks, photography student.

Read more: http://mashable.com/2016/09/19/worst-words-english-language/