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Test your knowledge of unusual and wacky words in the English language.
1
Which word means 'fear of long words'?
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
Arachnophobia
Logophobia
Sesquipedalian
53% got this right
Despite its meaning, the word itself is ironically long.
2
What does 'floccinaucinihilipilification' mean?
To estimate as worthless
To create a mess
To exaggerate importance
To speak nonsense
21% got this right
It's one of the longest non-technical words in English.
3
'Borborygmi' refers to which bodily function?
Stomach rumbling
Blinking
Hiccuping
Sneezing
39% got this right
It's an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound it describes.
4
What does 'gobbledygook' mean?
Nonsensical language
Broken machinery
Messy eating
Turkey sounds
54% got this right
It was coined by a US congressman to describe unclear language.
5
'Lollygag' means to do what?
Spend time aimlessly
Dance wildly
Eat candy
Laugh loudly
41% got this right
It's a slang term that originated in the 19th century.
6
What is a 'quockerwodger'?
A wooden puppet
A noisy machine
A strange plant
A type of duck
24% got this right
It was also used to describe politicians controlled by others.
7
'Nudiustertian' refers to which day?
Day before yesterday
Day after tomorrow
Tomorrow
Yesterday
55% got this right
It comes from the Latin phrase 'nudius tertius'.
8
What does 'taradiddle' mean?
A petty lie
A dance move
A loud noise
A type of food
57% got this right
It's a playful term for a small, insignificant lie.
