why so many qualifiers for 'new'?

Discussion in 'Random Thoughts' started by cynthy160, Jun 14, 2013.

  1. cynthy160

    cynthy160 Senior Member

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    New is new. It doesn't get any more new than that.

    But people say things like brand new, brand spanking new, jip dandy brand spanking new. :confused:

    It's much the same with 'forever'. You don't really need to say 'forever and ever and ever'.
     
  2. Maelstrom

    Maelstrom Banned

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    Some people like to spice up their language rather than remain plain old boring like everyone else.
     
  3. Mike Suicide

    Mike Suicide Sweet and Tender Hooligan

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    a used car can still be new to somebody if they didn't already own it. that makes it new but not brand new.
     
  4. cynthy160

    cynthy160 Senior Member

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    Newly owned but not new.
     
  5. Mike Suicide

    Mike Suicide Sweet and Tender Hooligan

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    you can also get a new wife or a new girlfriend that still doesn't mean she's not used up.
     
  6. tubahead

    tubahead Member

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    There actually could be a lot of interesting discussion on what new means? Can it be made up of old atoms? What if it is made of recycled material? That is interesting. I had never really given it much thought.
     
  7. Death

    Death Grim Reaper Lifetime Supporter

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    new to me
     
  8. Kinky Ramona

    Kinky Ramona Back by popular demand!

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    My computer is new. To me. lol
     

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