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How Well Do You Know These Weird Words? Quiz Questions
What is the meaning of the word "Trumpery"?
Worthless nonsense
Luggage designed for carrying an instrument
A place where trumpets are serviced
What is the meaning of the word "Koumpounophobia"?
Fear of crocodiles
Fear of buttons
Fear of raccoons
What is the meaning of the word "Bumfuzzle"?
To confuse or fluster
The act of tripping and falling
A cluster of honeybees
What is the meaning of the word "Borborygmus"?
A lump on the skin due to excessive growth of fibrous tissue
A mythical horned sea creature
A rumbling sound in the intestines
What is the meaning of the word "Callipygian"?
Having a shapely booty
A person who has beautiful handwriting
A person who has big eyes
What is the meaning of the word "Pilgarlic"?
A cruciferous vegetable
A jokester
A bald-headed man
What is the meaning of the word "Mumpsimus"?
Talk that is not important or meaningful
A notion that is held even though itโs unreasonable
One who steals things that are not very valuable
What is the meaning of the word "Frippery"?
A temporary or second lodging
Something that is not necessary or serious
Something that is added to make something else more attractive
What is the meaning of the word "Gardyloo"?
A guest outhouse
A warning cry
An herb that grows in tropical climates
What is the meaning of the word "Tommyrot"?
A joke made in poor taste
Foolishness
A bacterial skin infection
What is the meaning of the word "Abecedarian"?
One who studies clay or clay minerals
A former magician
A person learning the rudiments of something
What is the meaning of the word "Tmesis"?
An ability to learn and understand things gradually without much effort
An infection caused by tick-borne bacteria
Separation of parts of a compound word by the intervention of one or more words
What is the meaning of the word "Crapulence"?
Ownership of excessive amounts of jewels
A rupturing of the intestines
Sickness caused by excessive eating or drinking
What is the meaning of the word "Skosh"?
To forgive
A small amount
To strike down
What is the meaning of the word "Slubber"?
To lose focus
To lose confidence
To perform carelessly
What is the meaning of the word "Folderol"?
Foolish words or ideas
Excessive confidence
A kitchen tool used to crush garlic
What is the meaning of the word "Quodlibet"?
A flat outdoor area for recreational activities
A piece of music containing several different melodies
A geometrical shape
What is the meaning of the word "Yclept"?
An archaic name for a bartender
To confuse one person for another
To call or be named
What is the meaning of the word "Jiggery-pokery"?
A game once played at casinos
A type of dance
Dishonest or suspicious activity
What is the meaning of the word "Usufruct"?
An area where trains park
The right to use or enjoy something
A citrus fruit found in cold climates
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