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07-05-2008, 9:14 PM
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Right folks, can anyone answer this question?
What is the term used when a term or item is replaced with the name of an item used for that, example:-
give me a coke in a pub, when you want cola
hoover the carpet when it's actually vacuum
I know there is a term or word for this but can't remember anymore but it's annoying me.
HELP!
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07-05-2008, 9:26 PM
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Something like "genericised trademarks" if I recall correctly. Or Genericide.
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07-05-2008, 9:44 PM
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Could it be a hypernym?
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07-05-2008, 9:53 PM
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According to Wikipedia, Genericised Trademark looks spot on.
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07-05-2008, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by GaryB  | Which leads to the word that possibly I, and maybe the OP were struggling to find; eponym.
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07-05-2008, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Astraeus Something like "genericised trademarks" if I recall correctly. Or Genericide. | Did you just know that or use the t'interweb?
However that is the word I was thinking about so thank you! 
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08-05-2008, 7:58 AM
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I studied English Language a few years ago, it was something we had as part of a module. Took me a moment to locate it in my notes (which I have conveniently accessible in the cupboard next to me).
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08-05-2008, 11:38 AM
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It's been buggin me for ages now but you solved it so it's all good, it's hard to search for in google.
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08-05-2008, 6:31 PM
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Very interesting, learned something.
Do people in the UK say "nutella" when they mean chocolate spread?
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08-05-2008, 6:51 PM
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I certainly don't. But then I don't think I've ever used either in a conversation 
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Originally Posted by Shamaniac Very interesting, learned something.
Do people in the UK say "nutella" when they mean chocolate spread? | Where I come from one would maybe say "a piece (slice of bread) on nutella" so yeah I suppose some do.
The latest seems to be people saying I must/will google that.
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08-05-2008, 7:27 PM
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I head the best thing on the train google related:
Guy A: I bet the word is spelt like this (can't remember the exact word)
Guy B: Trust me it's not
Guy A: Fine I'll google it when I get home and we'll see who's right
Guy B: I'll google you in a minute.
Made me 
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