English Words

Least favourite words:
1. "Mate".
A term of endearment directed at people for whom one has no dear feelings of any kind. Rhymes with "hate".

2. "Chat".
The sound made by flapping open mouths when the brain is not currently in use.

Some favourite words:
"Yes"
Also a flexible, inviting kind of silence (not a word, but I like to hear people saying it - especially people who enjoy category 2 above).

That is all!