This ultimate statement of apathy - popularized by Kurt Cobain in the lyrics of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" - has been identified by Americans as the most irritating word in the English language.

So, you know, it is what it is, but Americans are totally annoyed by the use of "whatever" in conversations. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive ...

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — A poll has found that the most annoying word or phrase used in casual conversation in America is “whatever.” The Marist College poll released Wednesday indicates the word ...

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) – The shoulder-shrugging reply “whatever” continues to annoy Americans more than other words or phrases, but “fake news” is coming on strong. The annual Marist College poll of ...

For the eighth year in a row, it appears that those polled, and those who cared enough to answer, agreed: Whatever is the most annoying word. Ever. In a telephone survey of more than 1,000 adult ...