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What is the meaning of the word "Trumpery"?

A place where trumpets are serviced
Luggage designed for carrying an instrument
Worthless nonsense
What is the meaning of the word "Koumpounophobia"?

Fear of crocodiles
Fear of raccoons
Fear of buttons
What is the meaning of the word "Bumfuzzle"?

The act of tripping and falling
A cluster of honeybees
To confuse or fluster
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"?

A person who has beautiful handwriting
Having a shapely booty
A person who has big eyes
What is the meaning of the word "Pilgarlic"?

A bald-headed man
A cruciferous vegetable
A jokester
What is the meaning of the word "Mumpsimus"?

Talk that is not important or meaningful
A notion that is held even though it’s 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 added to make something else more attractive
Something that is not necessary or serious
What is the meaning of the word "Gardyloo"?

A warning cry
An herb that grows in tropical climates
A guest outhouse
What is the meaning of the word "Tommyrot"?

A bacterial skin infection
Foolishness
A joke made in poor taste
What is the meaning of the word "Abecedarian"?

A person learning the rudiments of something
One who studies clay or clay minerals
A former magician
What is the meaning of the word "Tmesis"?

An infection caused by tick-borne bacteria
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
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"?

Excessive confidence
A kitchen tool used to crush garlic
Foolish words or ideas
What is the meaning of the word "Quodlibet"?

A piece of music containing several different melodies
A flat outdoor area for recreational activities
A geometrical shape
What is the meaning of the word "Yclept"?

An archaic name for a bartender
To call or be named
To confuse one person for another
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"?

A citrus fruit found in cold climates
The right to use or enjoy something
An area where trains park
3 Comments
20/20 terrific I say the king of weird words!!!!
13 / 20 I`ve only heard about 2 words the rest were guesses.
Better than I thought