In response to Michael Parker’s invitation to submit a complaint to Room 101 (Letters, August 27), may I suggest the misuse of the word “fantastic”?

For nearly 40 years I tried, without much success, to convince my pupils there were better adjectives than “nice”.

This has been replaced with a vengeance by “fantastic”, which has broken out like a rash throughout our language.

Academics, TV presenters, journalists, sports reporters and politicians are all guilty of its misuse.

I would like a fine of 50p to be imposed each time this happens and the funds generated to be donated to a society for the protection of the English language.

Maurice Packham, Station Road, Horsham

What word would you like to see the end of? Email letters@theargus.co.uk