A looser what, Loser?!?
Though I’ve innumerable pet peeves when it comes to the unwitting (and half-witted) abuse of the English language, in 2011 “looser” was king (and the literate were losers).
loser [pronounced "LOOzer"] noun: one who has failed; someone known for consistently bad performance. Slang: a misfit, especially one who has never been successful at a task, job, relationship, etc.
looser [pronounced "LOOser"] adjective: more loose than.
loose [pronounced "loos"] adjective: not taut, fixed, or rigid; free from restraint; uncontained. Not to be confused with the verb “to lose.”
Whether English is your first [EFL] or second [ESL] language, may 2012 be the end of this risible faux pas (for we need our strength to deal with “moot” vs “mute”). Happy New Year! School is in session, classes are on cam. Book early, book often…
