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

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

Wonderful!

Not quite.

What does the word 'shenanigans' mean?

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

Super!

Having difficulty with this one?

What does the word 'brouhaha' mean?

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

Outstanding!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

What does the word 'galumph' mean?

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

That's great!

Not quite.

What does the word 'codswallop' mean?

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

That's the way!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

What does the word 'bumbershoot' mean?

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

Cool! 👍

Nope, sorry. 😢

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

Hooray! 🥳

Doh! 🤬

What does the word 'doozy' mean?

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

Wonderful!

Nope, sorry. 😢

What does the word 'gadzooks' mean?

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

Cool! 👍

Not quite.

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

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

Good job!

Not quite.

What does the phrase 'higgledy-piggledy' mean?

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

Wonderful!

Not quite right. 😢

What does the word 'doodlebug' mean?

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

Sweet!

Nope, sorry. 😢

What does the word 'dillydally' mean?

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

Excellent!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

What does the word 'folderol' mean?

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

Great job!

That was incorrect.

What does the word 'noodge' mean?

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

Was that too easy for you?

Not quite right. 😢

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

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

Nice going!

Doh! 🤬

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

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

Fantastic! 🥳

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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

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

Beautiful! 👍

Uh-oh. 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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