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How Well Do You Know These Weird Words? Quiz Questions
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 buttons
Fear of crocodiles
Fear of raccoons
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 mythical horned sea creature
A lump on the skin due to excessive growth of fibrous tissue
A rumbling sound in the intestines
What is the meaning of the word "Callipygian"?
A person who has big eyes
A person who has beautiful handwriting
Having a shapely booty
What is the meaning of the word "Pilgarlic"?
A jokester
A bald-headed man
A cruciferous vegetable
What is the meaning of the word "Mumpsimus"?
A notion that is held even though itโs unreasonable
One who steals things that are not very valuable
Talk that is not important or meaningful
What is the meaning of the word "Frippery"?
Something that is not necessary or serious
A temporary or second lodging
Something that is added to make something else more attractive
What is the meaning of the word "Gardyloo"?
An herb that grows in tropical climates
A guest outhouse
A warning cry
What is the meaning of the word "Tommyrot"?
A joke made in poor taste
A bacterial skin infection
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"?
An ability to learn and understand things gradually without much effort
Separation of parts of a compound word by the intervention of one or more words
An infection caused by tick-borne bacteria
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 strike down
A small amount
To forgive
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
A kitchen tool used to crush garlic
Excessive confidence
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"?
To confuse one person for another
An archaic name for a bartender
To call or be named
What is the meaning of the word "Jiggery-pokery"?
Dishonest or suspicious activity
A type of dance
A game once played at casinos
What is the meaning of the word "Usufruct"?
The right to use or enjoy something
A citrus fruit found in cold climates
An area where trains park
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