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> "Sopping to" makes no sense in English. English definitions are descriptive instead of prescriptive. In this context, an English dictionary will describe how
by lcnPylGDnU4H9OF 3y ago
> "Sopping to" makes no sense in English.
English definitions are descriptive instead of prescriptive. In this context, an English dictionary will describe how words are used in practice rather than prescribing how they should be used in theory. It stands to reason that English dictionaries are likely to have holes in their definitions, especially in cases where words are used in novel ways.
It helps to keep in mind that a person’s written or spoken English is correct if other English speakers -- some, not all -- correctly interpret the words as having the communicator’s intended meaning. This particular case is just someone verbing with a noun, which is a common practice in informal English.
- frabbit 3y agoIt helps to keep in mind that a person’s written or spoken English is correct if other English speakers -- some, not all -- correctly interpret the words as having the communicator’s intended meaning. I invite you to show any evidence that anyone else has ever used "sopping to" in this sense. That's exactly my point. In addition the "verbing with a noun" is a red-herring. Sopping has meanings related to being small or wet/absorbent. So, you could verb that noun all you wanted and succeed only in confusing your audience. That's the best thing to keep in mind: are you communicating or obfuscating.
- lcnPylGDnU4H9OF 3y agoWhatever floats your boat, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Think outside the box. (I’m not in a box, though...?) Not everything needs to be so literal.