Only True Word Wizards Can Guess Meaning of Quirky Words Quiz

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What does the word 'gobbledygook' mean?

A type of bird found in the rainforests of South America
A magical spell used to summon spirits
Language that is meaningless or hard to understand
A famous wizard from a popular fantasy book series

Way to go!

Not quite right. 😢

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What does the word 'flabbergasted' mean?

To be greatly astonished or amazed
A sweet dessert made with layers of pastry and cream
A mythical creature that guards buried treasure
A type of dance popular in the 1960s

Yay!

Nope, sorry. 😢

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What does the word 'nincompoop' mean?

A style of music characterized by fast beats and electronic sounds
A type of dance popular in Latin America
A foolish or silly person
A mythical creature that grants good luck

Outstanding!

Nope, sorry. 😢

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What does the word 'jabberwocky' mean?

Nonsense language or gibberish
A sweet dessert made with layers of pastry and cream
A style of dance popular in the 1960s
A mythical creature that guards buried treasure

Way to go!

Nope, sorry. 😢

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What does the word 'razzmatazz' mean?

A device used for cracking open nuts
A type of candy popular in the 1950s
Elaborate or showy activity designed to attract attention
A style of painting characterized by bold colors and abstract shapes

Superb!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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What does the word 'ragtag' mean?

A traditional Chinese dish made with noodles and vegetables
A type of pasta commonly used in Italian cuisine
A famous artist known for surreal paintings
A group of people that is disorganized or untidy

Good work!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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What does the word 'blatherskite' mean?

A famous author known for writing fantasy novels
A person who talks at length without making much sense
A type of musical instrument
A mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a goat

Good work!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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What does the word 'hullaballoo' mean?

A loud and excited noise or disturbance
A mythical creature that guards buried treasure
A type of dance popular in the 1960s
A sweet dessert made with layers of pastry and cream

Nice!

Having difficulty with this one?

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What does the word 'bumfuzzle' mean?

A small creature that lives in the sea
A type of dance popular in the 1920s
A style of martial arts originated in Japan
To confuse or perplex

That's right!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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What does the word 'piffle' mean?

A fictional creature that grants wishes
A type of candy popular in the 1950s
A mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a goat
Nonsense or foolishness

You've got it! 🥳

Having difficulty with this one?

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What does the word 'kerfuffle' mean?

A commotion or fuss
A style of music characterized by fast beats and electronic sounds
A traditional Scottish dance
A type of hairstyle popular in the 1980s

Superb!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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What does the word 'mimsy' mean?

A type of sweet dessert made with caramel and nuts
A style of music originating from the Caribbean
A small furry creature native to Australia
Something that is rather feeble, timid, or lacking substance

Brilliant! 👍

That was incorrect.

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What does the word 'collywobbles' mean?

A type of dance popular in the 1920s
A feeling of nervousness or queasiness in the stomach
A small creature that lives in the sea
A style of martial arts originated in Japan

Boom! Nailed it! 👊

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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What does the word 'jibber-jabber' mean?

A type of candy popular in the 1950s
Rapid or unintelligible speech
A mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a goat
A fictional creature that grants wishes

Nice job!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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What does the word 'zephyr' mean?

A gentle breeze
A famous Greek philosopher
A type of flower that blooms at night
A mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a goat

Nice!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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What does the word 'goombah' mean?

A traditional Hawaiian feast
A close friend or companion
A style of traditional African music
A type of martial arts originated in Japan

Super!

That was incorrect.

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What does the word 'flibbertigibbet' mean?

A mythical creature that guards buried treasure
A sweet dessert made with layers of pastry and cream
A style of dance popular in the 1960s
A frivolous or flighty person

Yay!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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What does the word 'portmanteau' mean?

A style of painting using only black and white colors
A word blending the sounds and meanings of two others, like 'brunch' (breakfast + lunch)
A type of French pastry filled with cheese
A cold cut meat jelly that originated in Europe

Absolutely right! 👍

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