It drives me crazy.

It really doesn't bother me. I mean, I use the word awesome all the time in place of cool. And that's really not what it means.

I try to use the word properly and not imitate when kids say smashing into a wall is epic (example).

I don't mind it at all.

What is the meaning of it anyway?

Epic is generally a literary term referring to an extended narrative where the hero of the story goes off on a long journey, faces huge problems, and returns a changed man.

@cassie, But that's not the only definition. It also means anything of unusually great size or extent. Also anything of a heroic/impressive nature. And in that context, it's not so unusual that people would use it as an adjective to describe something they like. As I said before, the use of the word awesome has become slang in much the same way. Words are always evolving.

EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EPICNESS!!!!!!!!!!
And u can kiss my perfect ass!!! .l.

I sometimes worry I'm misuse it

People can say whatever they want. I probably misuse epic to people who go by the book but I don't exactly give a shit.

This question is epic!

How 'bout you guys just read this...

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:)

Meh. There are more important things in the world than worrying how people say things. If such little things like that bother you, then I'd dread to see what would happen if something that's actually bad happened to you. :) x

Ha..

Ha? x

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That should keep some satisfied for a while. By the way, freedom of speech. You are allowed to protest but bear in mind that most people on the internet don't take it as an offense.

I never said the word Epic is offensive..
My "ha.." had nothing to do with the word epic.

I just don't like how rude and snyde people are being just because Harry Potter isn't my favorite book. It's just stupid.

Ok, I'm sorry for that hastened conclusion. But are we able to apply similar logic to the word gay? Since OED lists four accepted definitions?

And the definition you post does not say anything about Epic meaning "cool"

Yes..
I don't see what your point is.

That's my point. OED haven't listed cool as a definition of epic since it has not been accepted in social circles. But the latest definition of gay has been listed and is accepted by almost everyone. But then are you saying that if a definition is not accepted by everyone it is invalid? Isn't that a bit far?

I never said anything is invalid.

People can say whatever they want. That doesn't mean I don't have the right to be bothered by it.

"Epic does not mean cool." You basically defined Epic as =/= cool. If so, doesn't it mean that epic=cool is invalid?

Since when has anyone being rude on this answer thingy :) x

Cassie, I acknowledge grudgingly your right to prejudice - dislike based on preconceived opinions.

I believe what I was taught in English class.

Not every little thing is created to spark depate. This was a pick created out of pure curiosity. I am not trying to change anyones ideals. I only provided a definition when one was asked for.

Your invalidity complex is unnecessary in this context.
I'm not impressed.

Wait, who was that directed to (sorry, it's late)? :) x

So do I, but I draw conclusions from every class I have and every book I read.

I apologise for turning this into a debate.

Please explain to me the lay-person how my invalidity complex was unecessary? Because I'm not very impressed here either.

Since it didn't answer your question, it's safe to assume not you.

It was directed at me. Italktosnakes.

Please note that we're taking you very seriously here Cassie and we may have misunderstood you.

Nothing about this pick is invalid.

There's a choice stating "Yes. Epic does not mean cool."
You say this choice says epic=cool is invalid

There is also a choice stating "Nope. Epic means cool, no matter what those dictionaries say."
By your logic, this choice says dictionary definitions are invalid.

They both equally invalidate each other.
As long as it's equal, I don't see any problem.

Gods, people, just chill out! kay?
It's not like epic is the only misused word in the dictionary.
I think people who're bothered by the misuse of epic should just get over themselves and let us less intelligent people do epic stuff in peace.

I don't believe anyone expressed and sense of outrage toward the word..

Is my Fanpop failing or did you delete my answer?
Because if you did... Whoa.

There is already an option matching what you had to say.

Um, no there isn't. That option says "Epic means cool".
I said "The misuse of the word is epic".

Epic is slang for cool. Like a bitch is really a female dog, but it's used for something else nowadays. And bastard meant illegitimate child originally. And asshole is... Okay, I'll stop now.

The point is that people can turn the meaning of a word to another meaning. If I said that swimming was... I don't know, "used-sock", it means it stinks, just like a sock that has been used.

Epic is just slang and colloquial language.
it's like I always say 'bees and honey'=money and 'dog and bone'=phone and I ALWAYS say 'stop having a lamp at me you JOHN/JADE' which means 'stopping hitting me' and then John=boy Jade=Girl

Basically, people use words that are not necessary used in the English Dictionary in the same way, that doesn't they're speaking wrong.

I'm aware of what slang is, thank you.
I just don't approve of all slang terms.

however accio if you leave out words like "mean" it does mean you're speaking wrong :D

Meh...technically I'm typing wrong :) x

:D

Wow if something like that bothers you, then there's something seriously wrong with you

just get over yourself. You're not better than everyone else

Ugh.. I never said I was better than everyone else...

Shane Dawson ruined the word XD

cassie-1-2-3, I usually agree with you on things, but...

Look up the word ‘awesome’ in the dictionary.
This is what I got.

Awesome [áwsəm]
adj
1. impressive and frightening: so impressive or overwhelming as to inspire a strong feeling of admiration or fear.
Eg) the awesome destructive power of a tornado

Does anyone remember the days when people used awesome in that context? Because I certainly don’t. Nowadays, awesome is used as a general term of enthusiastic approval. It seems that the same thing is happening to the word ‘epic’.

A beautiful thing about language is the way it changes and improves over time, like it’s keeping up with the human race. (Not the Kardashians -.-)

Anyway, I think this change should be embraced.

What I DON’T agree with, however, is the use of ‘gay’, ‘retarded’, and several other words I can’t be bothered mentioning as derogatory terms.

“Your Muse t-shirt looks really gay!” Says my friend who obviously doesn’t like Muse.
Wow, I didn’t know shirts, which are inanimate objects, even had a gender preference!

“And those shoes are so retarded.”
Thanks for informing me that my shoes are mentally inferior to yours. No wonder they only got 25 on their IQ test.

But this is an argument for another day...