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"?

Luggage designed for carrying an instrument

Worthless nonsense

A place where trumpets are serviced

Sweet!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

Question 2 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Koumpounophobia"?

Fear of buttons

Fear of crocodiles

Fear of raccoons

You're one class act!

Having difficulty with this one?

Question 3 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Bumfuzzle"?

To confuse or fluster

The act of tripping and falling

A cluster of honeybees

Beautiful! 👍

Not quite right. 😢

Question 4 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Borborygmus"?

A mythical horned sea creature

A rumbling sound in the intestines

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

You get a gold star for that!

That was incorrect.

Question 5 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Callipygian"?

A person who has big eyes

A person who has beautiful handwriting

Having a shapely booty

Slay!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

Question 6 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Pilgarlic"?

A bald-headed man

A jokester

A cruciferous vegetable

Wonderful!

Not quite.

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

Magnificent!

Not quite right. 😢

Question 8 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Frippery"?

Something that is added to make something else more attractive

A temporary or second lodging

Something that is not necessary or serious

Wonderful!

That was incorrect.

Question 9 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Gardyloo"?

An herb that grows in tropical climates

A guest outhouse

A warning cry

Great job!

Not quite.

Question 10 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Tommyrot"?

A bacterial skin infection

A joke made in poor taste

Foolishness

Spot on! 🥳

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

Question 11 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Abecedarian"?

A person learning the rudiments of something

A former magician

One who studies clay or clay minerals

Boom! Nailed it! 👊

Nope, sorry. 😢

Question 12 / 20

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

That's great!

Nope, sorry. 😢

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

Marvelous!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

Question 14 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Skosh"?

A small amount

To forgive

To strike down

Good work!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

Question 15 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Slubber"?

To perform carelessly

To lose confidence

To lose focus

Bullseye!

Nope, sorry. 😢

Question 16 / 20

What is the meaning of the word "Folderol"?

Excessive confidence

Foolish words or ideas

A kitchen tool used to crush garlic

Good work!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

Question 17 / 20

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

You've got it! 🥳

Nope, sorry. 😢

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

Absolutely right! 👍

Not quite right. 😢

Question 19 / 20

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

Dishonest or suspicious activity

A game once played at casinos

A type of dance

Good job!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

Question 20 / 20

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

Perfect! 👊

Not quite.

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