Include "Spursy" in the English Dictionary

The Issue

From failing your driving test on the final manoeuvre to a football team's title challenge collapse, being 'spursy' is widely used across the world to describe squandering advantages in a comically hapless way. 

Despite its widespread use and cultural significance, 'spursy' remains unrecognized by official dictionaries. Its inclusion would not only validate the experiences of countless fans but also enrich the English language by adding another layer of depth and nuance.

The Oxford English Dictionary adds approximately 1,000 new entries every year, demonstrating that languages are living entities that grow and evolve over time. The addition of 'spursy' would be a testament to this evolution, reflecting the influence of sports culture on our language.

It's time we officially recognized 'spursy'. Let's give this word the recognition it deserves and immortalize it in our dictionaries. Please sign this petition to support including 'spursy' in the dictionary!

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Monty Off-Side InsightsPetition StarterI'm a passionate football fan that loves spurs behaviour
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The Issue

From failing your driving test on the final manoeuvre to a football team's title challenge collapse, being 'spursy' is widely used across the world to describe squandering advantages in a comically hapless way. 

Despite its widespread use and cultural significance, 'spursy' remains unrecognized by official dictionaries. Its inclusion would not only validate the experiences of countless fans but also enrich the English language by adding another layer of depth and nuance.

The Oxford English Dictionary adds approximately 1,000 new entries every year, demonstrating that languages are living entities that grow and evolve over time. The addition of 'spursy' would be a testament to this evolution, reflecting the influence of sports culture on our language.

It's time we officially recognized 'spursy'. Let's give this word the recognition it deserves and immortalize it in our dictionaries. Please sign this petition to support including 'spursy' in the dictionary!

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Monty Off-Side InsightsPetition StarterI'm a passionate football fan that loves spurs behaviour

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Petition created on 8 December 2023