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Let the challenge begin! What does the word 'flummox' mean?

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To confuse or perplex greatly
A style of architecture characterized by ornate decorations
A type of fruit commonly found in tropical regions
A famous British detective from a series of novels

Boom! Nailed it! 👊

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

What does the word 'shenanigans' mean?

Playful or mischievous activity
A traditional Hawaiian feast
A type of martial arts originated in Japan
A state of total chaos

Boom! Nailed it! 👊

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

What does the word 'brouhaha' mean?

An uproar or noisy situation
A traditional dance performed at weddings
A hilarious situation
A sound of hearty laughter

Fabulous!

Not quite right. 😢

What does the word 'galumph' mean?

A fictional creature that grants wishes
To move or run in a clumsy, awkward, or noisy manner
The sound created by a galloping horse
A type of flower commonly found in gardens

Bravo!

Having difficulty with this one?

What does the word 'codswallop' mean?

A mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a goat
A traditional Scottish dance
A type of candy popular in the 1950s
Nonsense or rubbish

That's great!

Not quite.

What does the word 'bumbershoot' mean?

A style of martial arts originated in Japan
An umbrella
A type of dance popular in the 1920s
A small creature that lives in the sea

Yay!

That was incorrect.

What does the word 'dingleberry' mean?

A small particle of fecal matter
A type of hairstyle popular in the 1980s
A style of music characterized by fast beats and electronic sounds
A traditional dance performed at weddings

Stunning!

Not quite right. 😢

What does the word 'doozy' mean?

Something extraordinary or outstanding
A boring story that puts one to sleep
A style of art used for surreal paintings
A traditional Chinese dish made with noodles and vegetables

Bullseye!

Doh! 🤬

What does the word 'gadzooks' mean?

A style of architecture characterized by ornate decorations
An exclamation of surprise or annoyance
A percussion instrument that is commonly used in African music
A type of fruit commonly found in tropical regions

You're one class act!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

You've conquered half of the quiz! What does the word 'snollygoster' mean?

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A shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician
An expression of surprise
A type of creature that lives in the snow
A style of music characterized by fast beats and electronic sounds

Thumbs up! 👍

That was incorrect.

What does the phrase 'higgledy-piggledy' mean?

In a disorderly or chaotic manner
A sound made by an old clock
A character from a famous series of novels
In a slow and leisurely manner

Absolutely right! 👍

That was incorrect.

What does the word 'doodlebug' mean?

A colloquial term for an antlion larva
A popular children's toy in the 1990s
A small device used for drawing straight lines
A type of insect that emits a glowing light

That's the way!

Nope, sorry. 😢

What does the word 'dillydally' mean?

A type of flower that blooms at night
A famous concept in Greek philosophy
A type of fruit commonly found in tropical regions
To waste time or procrastinate

Slay!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

What does the word 'folderol' mean?

A folder with multiple pockets
Foolish or excessive ornamentation
A type of medication
A style of traditional African music

Right on the money!

Not quite right. 😢

What does the word 'noodge' mean?

To pester or annoy persistently
A device used for cracking open nuts
A style of painting characterized by bold colors and abstract shapes
A single strand of pasta noodle

You're doing great!

Nope, sorry. 😢

The finish line is in sight! What does the word 'malarkey' mean?

A situation of absolute chaos
A style of music characterized by fast beats and electronic sounds
Nonsense or foolish talk
A mythical creature that grants good luck

You get a gold star for that! 🌟

Not quite.

We're coming to a close! What does the word 'widdershins' mean?

In a direction opposite to the usual or clockwise
A magical spell used to summon spirits
A type of bird found in the rainforests of South America
An expression of fear

Boom! Nailed it! 👊

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

Well here's the final one: what does the word 'lollygag' mean?

A type of candy popular in the 1950s
A fictional creature that grants wishes
To spend time aimlessly or to dawdle
A person who enjoys gossiping about others

Hooray! 🥳

That was incorrect.

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Let the challenge begin! What does the word 'flummox' mean?

What does the word 'shenanigans' mean?

What does the word 'brouhaha' mean?

What does the word 'galumph' mean?

What does the word 'codswallop' mean?

What does the word 'bumbershoot' mean?

What does the word 'dingleberry' mean?

What does the word 'doozy' mean?

What does the word 'gadzooks' mean?

You've conquered half of the quiz! What does the word 'snollygoster' mean?

What does the phrase 'higgledy-piggledy' mean?

What does the word 'doodlebug' mean?

What does the word 'dillydally' mean?

What does the word 'folderol' mean?

What does the word 'noodge' mean?

The finish line is in sight! What does the word 'malarkey' mean?

We're coming to a close! What does the word 'widdershins' mean?

Well here's the final one: what does the word 'lollygag' mean?

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