weird words

What the Heck Is “Zarf”? And Why Do You Use One Every Day?
What the Heck Is “Zarf”? And Why Do You Use One Every Day?
These Words Look Fake But Are Totally Legit
These Words Look Fake But Are Totally Legit
This Word Describes the Awkward Feeling You Get After a Bad Joke
This Word Describes the Awkward Feeling You Get After a Bad Joke
“Uhtceare”: The Word for Lying Awake with Worry Before Dawn
“Uhtceare”: The Word for Lying Awake with Worry Before Dawn
The Word That Describes the Feeling of Words Getting Stuck in Your Head
The Word That Describes the Feeling of Words Getting Stuck in Your Head
Words That Mean the Opposite of What They Sound Like
Words That Mean the Opposite of What They Sound Like
“Cacophony,” “Euphony,” and the Sounds They Describe
“Cacophony,” “Euphony,” and the Sounds They Describe
Words That Look Dirty But Aren’t
Words That Look Dirty But Aren’t
The Weirdest English Words Still in the Dictionary
The Weirdest English Words Still in the Dictionary
“Grawlix”: The Name for Those @#$% Symbols
“Grawlix”: The Name for Those @#$% Symbols
“Gardyloo!” and Other Hilarious Obsolete Words
“Gardyloo!” and Other Hilarious Obsolete Words
“Jouska”: That Imaginary Argument You Keep Replaying in Your Head
“Jouska”: That Imaginary Argument You Keep Replaying in Your Head
“Zugzwang”: The Perfect Word for a Terrible Dilemma
“Zugzwang”: The Perfect Word for a Terrible Dilemma
“Apricity”: A Lovely Word for the Warmth of the Winter Sun
“Apricity”: A Lovely Word for the Warmth of the Winter Sun
7 Words That Only Exist in English—Sort Of
7 Words That Only Exist in English—Sort Of
10 Funny-Sounding Words That Are 100% Real
10 Funny-Sounding Words That Are 100% Real
Why “Agelast” Is the Saddest Word You’ve Never Heard
Why “Agelast” Is the Saddest Word You’ve Never Heard
“Bumfuzzle” and the Joy of Confusing Words
“Bumfuzzle” and the Joy of Confusing Words
“Lagom,” “Wabi-Sabi,” and Other Beautiful Concepts with No English Equivalent
“Lagom,” “Wabi-Sabi,” and Other Beautiful Concepts with No English Equivalent
Words That Feel Like Inside Jokes to English Majors
Words That Feel Like Inside Jokes to English Majors
“Pogonotrophy”: The Fancy Word for Growing a Beard
“Pogonotrophy”: The Fancy Word for Growing a Beard
“Kummerspeck”: When You Eat Your Feelings (Literally)
“Kummerspeck”: When You Eat Your Feelings (Literally)
5 English Words That Still Feel Foreign
5 English Words That Still Feel Foreign
“Limerence”: A Word for the Crush That’s Ruining Your Focus
“Limerence”: A Word for the Crush That’s Ruining Your Focus
“Yepsen”: A Word for the Bowl You Make With Your Hands
“Yepsen”: A Word for the Bowl You Make With Your Hands
“Petrichor” and Other Words That Smell Great
“Petrichor” and Other Words That Smell Great
8 Words for Emotions You’ve Definitely Felt but Never Named
8 Words for Emotions You’ve Definitely Felt but Never Named