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What is the meaning of the word "Trumpery"?
A place where trumpets are serviced
Worthless nonsense
Luggage designed for carrying an instrument
What is the meaning of the word "Koumpounophobia"?
Fear of raccoons
Fear of buttons
Fear of crocodiles
What is the meaning of the word "Bumfuzzle"?
The act of tripping and falling
To confuse or fluster
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 bald-headed man
A jokester
A cruciferous vegetable
What is the meaning of the word "Mumpsimus"?
One who steals things that are not very valuable
A notion that is held even though it’s unreasonable
Talk that is not important or meaningful
What is the meaning of the word "Frippery"?
A temporary or second lodging
Something that is added to make something else more attractive
Something that is not necessary or serious
What is the meaning of the word "Gardyloo"?
A guest outhouse
An herb that grows in tropical climates
A warning cry
What is the meaning of the word "Tommyrot"?
A bacterial skin infection
A joke made in poor taste
Foolishness
What is the meaning of the word "Abecedarian"?
A former magician
One who studies clay or clay minerals
A person learning the rudiments of something
What is the meaning of the word "Tmesis"?
Separation of parts of a compound word by the intervention of one or more words
An ability to learn and understand things gradually without much effort
An infection caused by tick-borne bacteria
What is the meaning of the word "Crapulence"?
A rupturing of the intestines
Ownership of excessive amounts of jewels
Sickness caused by excessive eating or drinking
What is the meaning of the word "Skosh"?
A small amount
To forgive
To strike down
What is the meaning of the word "Slubber"?
To lose confidence
To lose focus
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 geometrical shape
A piece of music containing several different melodies
What is the meaning of the word "Yclept"?
To call or be named
An archaic name for a bartender
To confuse one person for another
What is the meaning of the word "Jiggery-pokery"?
A game once played at casinos
Dishonest or suspicious activity
A type of dance
What is the meaning of the word "Usufruct"?
The right to use or enjoy something
An area where trains park
A citrus fruit found in cold climates
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