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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!

Thanks

Liam
 
Could it be a hypernym?
 
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!:thumbsup:

Liam
 
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).
 
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.

Liam
 
Very interesting, learned something.
Do people in the UK say "nutella" when they mean chocolate spread?
 
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.

Liam
 
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 :D
 

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