How Well Do You Know These Weird Words?

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It’s time to put your English language skills to the test. Do you think you can determine the meaning of these weird English words?

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Question 1 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Trumpery"?

A place where trumpets are serviced

Luggage designed for carrying an instrument

Worthless nonsense

Good work!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

Question 2 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Koumpounophobia"?

Fear of buttons

Fear of crocodiles

Fear of raccoons

You're doing great!

Doh! 🤬

Question 3 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Bumfuzzle"?

The act of tripping and falling

To confuse or fluster

A cluster of honeybees

Impressive! 👍

That was incorrect.

Question 4 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Borborygmus"?

A rumbling sound in the intestines

A mythical horned sea creature

A lump on the skin due to excessive growth of fibrous tissue

Way to go!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

Question 5 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Callipygian"?

A person who has big eyes

Having a shapely booty

A person who has beautiful handwriting

Outstanding!

Having difficulty with this one?

Question 6 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Pilgarlic"?

A bald-headed man

A jokester

A cruciferous vegetable

You get a gold star for that!

Doh! 🤬

Question 7 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Mumpsimus"?

Talk that is not important or meaningful

One who steals things that are not very valuable

A notion that is held even though it’s unreasonable

You've nailed it!

Not quite right. 😢

Question 8 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Frippery"?

Something that is added to make something else more attractive

Something that is not necessary or serious

A temporary or second lodging

Fantastic! 🥳

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

Question 9 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Gardyloo"?

A guest outhouse

A warning cry

An herb that grows in tropical climates

You've nailed it!

Not quite.

Question 10 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Tommyrot"?

A joke made in poor taste

A bacterial skin infection

Foolishness

Hooray! 🥳

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

Question 11 / 20

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

Fantastic! 🥳

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

Question 12 / 20

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

Super!

That was incorrect.

Question 13 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Crapulence"?

A rupturing of the intestines

Sickness caused by excessive eating or drinking

Ownership of excessive amounts of jewels

Perfect! 👊

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

Question 14 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Skosh"?

A small amount

To forgive

To strike down

That's right!

Not quite right. 😢

Question 15 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Slubber"?

To lose focus

To lose confidence

To perform carelessly

Impressive! 👍

That was incorrect.

Question 16 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Folderol"?

Foolish words or ideas

Excessive confidence

A kitchen tool used to crush garlic

Hooray! 🥳

That was incorrect.

Question 17 / 20

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

Superb!

Not quite.

Question 18 / 20

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

Spot on! 🥳

That was incorrect.

Question 19 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Jiggery-pokery"?

A game once played at casinos

Dishonest or suspicious activity

A type of dance

Sweet!

Not quite right. 😢

Question 20 / 20

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

Absolutely right! 👍

Not quite right. 😢

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