So, if you "get it" then feel free to participate in this thread. If you don't then that's okay. Don't mean to offend if you like some of the words.
There are certain reasons a word is lame. Sometimes it can be because it sounds too much like another word that is more popular. A word such as "Lavatory" is really lame for that reason. But, another reason a word can be lame is if it is not an appropriate sounding word for what it means. "Lavatory" sounds like you are messing around with your chemistry set in there!
This is just for fun. It's not meant to be any kind of snobbery about the largely beautiful English language (there IS also a list of awesome words like "Chocolate" or "Fluffy" but it's not as much fun).
So, I will give you an example of a few really lame words. Then if you think of some yourself feel free to add them to this thread. If you don't "get it" please don't spoil it for the ones that do. (and if no one gets it then I'll pull the thread but that would be a shame.... come on Meffy!
Lame words:
Thwart
Thimble
Leotard
Corroborate (too much like collaborate)
Gurtle
Kudos
Angina (too much like... er... but not nearly as much fun. But, this goes into a whole category of medical terms and diseases that are endlessly horrible so... too easy almost).
Vomit
Doily
Boil (as in "a boil on the bottom"
There's many more but this is a good start.

