Weirdest Words In The English Language
It is a well known fact that the English language is widely regarded as one of the most difficult languages to master. This is mostly due to its unpredictable spelling and challenging to learn grammar, it is challenging for both learners and native speakers. So while you may think you have a good grasp of the English language we can guarantee you’ve probably never heard these funny words before.
Check out some of these bizarre words we found and the meanings behind them. Have you ever come across any of them and will you be able to use any of these in your daily vocabulary?
1.Nudiustertian – This has nothing to do with being naked
Meaning: A word for the day before yesterday
2.Brouhaha – There is a clue in the word for what it means, the ‘haha’ is a give away.
Meaning: A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something
3.Defenestration – I am astounded that there is even a word for this!
Meaning: From the Latin fenestra, meaning “window”—is often used to describe tossing someone out the window
4.Halfpace – Who knew something as simply as stairs could have such fancy names…
Meaning: A platform of a staircase where the stair turns back in exactly the reverse direction of the lower flight
5.Pronk – A bit like the English word plonker that also describes a similar individual
Meaning: A weak or foolish individual. It is also used as a verb when referring to antelope and similar animals, which means to leap with an arched back and stiff legs as a form of display or a sign it is threatened.
6.Cabotage – Not to be confused with the word sabotage or cabbage
Meaning: The transport of goods and passengers between two places in the same country
7.Xertz – This is a genuine word despite the spelling
Meaning: Used to mean to greedily gulp down a drink.
8.Bumfuzzle – This one sounds like something child would shout in anger
Meaning: Means to confuse, perplex, or fluster.
9.Potvalor – We thought this was called dutch courage now their is a fancy word for it instead.
Meaning: Another term for liquid courage—this word describes the confidence that results from an alcoholic drink.
10.Smicker – Like an affectionate and innocent counterpart to “ogle”
Meaning: To smicker at something means you are admiring a person, and it’s visible from your expression.
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