Talk:as per
Latest comment: 14 hours ago by Einstein2 in topic Sometimes used on its own
Etymology
editMerriam-Webster says the term has existed since the 16th century at least. But the etymology section (unsourced) says "c. 1782" (18th century). Should the section be emended?
Sometimes used on its own
editimplying "as per usual"; e.g.
- 2007, Ray Robinson, Electricity (page 177): "I went to the upstairs loo and tried to bring myself off, but as per I couldn't."
- "Colin Hunt's Office Trolley" comedy sketch in The Fast Show: he says that he was late because of trouble parking: "couldn't find a space, as per!"
Equinox ◑ 14:13, 4 September 2019 (UTC)
- ✳as per usual, which emerged in the late 19th century and became suddenly popular in the early 21st, is an embarrassing barbaris --Backinstadiums (talk) 17:47, 2 August 2021 (UTC).
- Added. Einstein2 (talk) 00:42, 24 September 2024 (UTC)