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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 raccoons
Fear of crocodiles
Fear of buttons
What is the meaning of the word "Bumfuzzle"?
A cluster of honeybees
To confuse or fluster
The act of tripping and falling
What is the meaning of the word "Borborygmus"?
A lump on the skin due to excessive growth of fibrous tissue
A rumbling sound in the intestines
A mythical horned sea creature
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 itβs unreasonable
One who steals things that are not very valuable
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
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"?
Foolishness
A joke made in poor taste
A bacterial skin infection
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
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
What is the meaning of the word "Crapulence"?
Sickness caused by excessive eating or drinking
A rupturing of the intestines
Ownership of excessive amounts of jewels
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 perform carelessly
To lose focus
What is the meaning of the word "Folderol"?
Excessive confidence
Foolish words or ideas
A kitchen tool used to crush garlic
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 confuse one person for another
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"?
An area where trains park
The right to use or enjoy something
A citrus fruit found in cold climates