Only True Word Wizards Can Guess Meaning of Quirky Words Quiz

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What does the word 'gobbledygook' mean?

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

Magnificent!

Doh! 🤬

What does the word 'flabbergasted' mean?

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

Marvelous!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

What does the word 'nincompoop' mean?

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

Awesome!

That was incorrect.

What does the word 'jabberwocky' mean?

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

Yay!

That was incorrect.

What does the word 'razzmatazz' mean?

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

Fantastic! 🥳

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

What does the word 'ragtag' mean?

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

Beautiful! 👍

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

What does the word 'blatherskite' mean?

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

Nice going!

That was incorrect.

What does the word 'hullaballoo' mean?

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

Wonderful!

Doh! 🤬

What does the word 'bumfuzzle' mean?

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

Sweet!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

What does the word 'piffle' mean?

Nonsense or foolishness
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

Spot on! 🥳

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

What does the word 'kerfuffle' mean?

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

Bravo!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

What does the word 'mimsy' mean?

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

Nice!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

What does the word 'collywobbles' 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
A feeling of nervousness or queasiness in the stomach

Was that too easy for you?

Nope, sorry. 😢

What does the word 'jibber-jabber' mean?

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

Marvelous!

Nope, sorry. 😢

What does the word 'zephyr' mean?

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

Was that too easy for you?

Nope, sorry. 😢

What does the word 'goombah' mean?

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

Slay!

Doh! 🤬

What does the word 'flibbertigibbet' mean?

A frivolous or flighty person
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

That's the way!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

What does the word 'portmanteau' mean?

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

Was that too easy for you?

Nope, sorry. 😢

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