> “pedants”, not “pendants” I noticed my fat-finger mistake, but it was too late to edit. > worry about clear and effective communication Oh, I do. That's wh

> “pedants”, not “pendants” I noticed my fat-finger mistake, but it was too late to edit. > worry about clear and effective communication Oh, I do. That's why I object to using "literally" to mean "figuratively", i.e. the exact opposite. I mean, I don't object to ignorant people using words ignorantly; but lexicographers know better, and should be calling out ignorant usages.