weird words

5 Real Words That Sound Completely Made Up
5 Real Words That Sound Completely Made Up
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?
“Gleeking,” “Tittynope,” and Other Words You’ll Never Unsee
“Gleeking,” “Tittynope,” and Other Words You’ll Never Unsee
10 Words That Sound Like They Belong in Dr. Seuss Books
10 Words That Sound Like They Belong in Dr. Seuss Books
“Limerence”: A Word for the Crush That’s Ruining Your Focus
“Limerence”: A Word for the Crush That’s Ruining Your Focus
7 Rare Words That Describe Everyday Feelings
7 Rare Words That Describe Everyday Feelings
“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
The Weirdest English Words Still in the Dictionary
The Weirdest English Words Still in the Dictionary
Words That Mean the Opposite of What They Sound Like
Words That Mean the Opposite of What They Sound Like
Words That Feel Like Inside Jokes to English Majors
Words That Feel Like Inside Jokes to English Majors
Words That Look Dirty But Aren’t
Words That Look Dirty But Aren’t
“Apricity”: A Lovely Word for the Warmth of the Winter Sun
“Apricity”: A Lovely Word for the Warmth of the Winter Sun
This Word Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means (And You’re Not Alone)
This Word Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means (And You’re Not Alone)
7 Words That Only Exist in English—Sort Of
7 Words That Only Exist in English—Sort Of
“Gardyloo!” and Other Hilarious Obsolete Words
“Gardyloo!” and Other Hilarious Obsolete Words
What the Heck Is a “Philtrum”?
What the Heck Is a “Philtrum”?
“Cromulent”: When Fictional Words Become Real
“Cromulent”: When Fictional Words Become Real
“Jouska”: That Imaginary Argument You Keep Replaying in Your Head
“Jouska”: That Imaginary Argument You Keep Replaying in Your Head
“Philophobia”: A Word for the Fear of Falling in Love
“Philophobia”: A Word for the Fear of Falling in Love
“Grawlix”: The Name for Those @#$% Symbols
“Grawlix”: The Name for Those @#$% Symbols
Why “Yarnbombing” Is a Real Word—and a Real Movement
Why “Yarnbombing” Is a Real Word—and a Real Movement
5 Words That Sound Like Spells (But Are Totally Real)
5 Words That Sound Like Spells (But Are Totally Real)
What the Heck Is a “Quockerwodger”?
What the Heck Is a “Quockerwodger”?
“Wamble”: A Word for That Noisy Tummy
“Wamble”: A Word for That Noisy Tummy
6 Words That Describe Emotions You’ve Felt but Never Knew Had a Name
6 Words That Describe Emotions You’ve Felt but Never Knew Had a Name
Why “Agelast” Is the Saddest Word You’ve Never Heard
Why “Agelast” Is the Saddest Word You’ve Never Heard
“Catawampus”: A Word That Shouldn’t Make Sense—But Does
“Catawampus”: A Word That Shouldn’t Make Sense—But Does
What the Heck Is a “Grumbletonian”?
What the Heck Is a “Grumbletonian”?
“Autological”: A Word That Describes Itself
“Autological”: A Word That Describes Itself
5 English Words That Still Feel Foreign
5 English Words That Still Feel Foreign
“Lethologica”: The Word for When You Can’t Remember a Word
“Lethologica”: The Word for When You Can’t Remember a Word
What the Heck Is “Quomodocunquize”?
What the Heck Is “Quomodocunquize”?
“Lagom,” “Wabi-Sabi,” and Other Beautiful Concepts with No English Equivalent
“Lagom,” “Wabi-Sabi,” and Other Beautiful Concepts with No English Equivalent
This Word Describes the Awkward Feeling You Get After a Bad Joke
This Word Describes the Awkward Feeling You Get After a Bad Joke
Words That Only Exist in Niche Hobbies
Words That Only Exist in Niche Hobbies
Words That Only Make Sense in Very Specific Situations
Words That Only Make Sense in Very Specific Situations
7 Words That Are Way More Fun to Say Than Use
7 Words That Are Way More Fun to Say Than Use
The Longest Words in the English Language—and What They Actually Mean
The Longest Words in the English Language—and What They Actually Mean
“Bumfuzzle” and the Joy of Confusing Words
“Bumfuzzle” and the Joy of Confusing Words
What the Heck Is a “Callipygian”?
What the Heck Is a “Callipygian”?
“Defenestration” and Other Odd Words with Specific Meanings
“Defenestration” and Other Odd Words with Specific Meanings
“Yepsen”: A Word for the Bowl You Make With Your Hands
“Yepsen”: A Word for the Bowl You Make With Your Hands
Words Invented by Accident That We Still Use Today
Words Invented by Accident That We Still Use Today
“Zugzwang”: The Perfect Word for a Terrible Dilemma
“Zugzwang”: The Perfect Word for a Terrible Dilemma
What the Heck Is “Overmorrow”?
What the Heck Is “Overmorrow”?
These Words Look Fake But Are Totally Legit
These Words Look Fake But Are Totally Legit
Words That Sound Magical… and Kind of Are
Words That Sound Magical… and Kind of Are
“Cacophony,” “Euphony,” and the Sounds They Describe
“Cacophony,” “Euphony,” and the Sounds They Describe
“Uhtceare”: The Word for Lying Awake with Worry Before Dawn
“Uhtceare”: The Word for Lying Awake with Worry Before Dawn
“Philoprogenitive” and Other Obscure Compliments
“Philoprogenitive” and Other Obscure Compliments
What the Heck Is a “Scurryfunge”?
What the Heck Is a “Scurryfunge”?
What the Heck Is “Tmesis”?
What the Heck Is “Tmesis”?
What the Heck Is an “Aglet”? The Tiny Word Hiding on Every Shoelace
What the Heck Is an “Aglet”? The Tiny Word Hiding on Every Shoelace
10 English Words That Are Just… Straight-Up Weird
10 English Words That Are Just… Straight-Up Weird
“Snollygoster” and Other Amazing Words We Should Definitely Bring Back
“Snollygoster” and Other Amazing Words We Should Definitely Bring Back
“Gobbledygook” and Other Words About Confusing Language
“Gobbledygook” and Other Words About Confusing Language
Why “Gobsmacked” Deserves More Respect
Why “Gobsmacked” Deserves More Respect
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
What the Heck Is a “Bumbershoot”?
What the Heck Is a “Bumbershoot”?
What the Heck Is “Crapulous”? It’s Not What You Think
What the Heck Is “Crapulous”? It’s Not What You Think
10 Funny-Sounding Words That Are 100% Real
10 Funny-Sounding Words That Are 100% Real
What the Heck Is an “Ultracrepidarian”?
What the Heck Is an “Ultracrepidarian”?
What the Heck Is a “Tittle”? The Tiny Dot Hiding Above Every i and j
What the Heck Is a “Tittle”? The Tiny Dot Hiding Above Every i and j
10 Delightful Words That Don’t Translate Into English
10 Delightful Words That Don’t Translate Into English
What the Heck Is a “Gobemouche”?
What the Heck Is a “Gobemouche”?
What the Heck Is a “Snollygoster”?
What the Heck Is a “Snollygoster”?
What the Heck Is “Griffonage”? The Fancy Word for Terrible Handwriting
What the Heck Is “Griffonage”? The Fancy Word for Terrible Handwriting
“Kummerspeck”: When You Eat Your Feelings (Literally)
“Kummerspeck”: When You Eat Your Feelings (Literally)
“Pogonotrophy”: The Fancy Word for Growing a Beard
“Pogonotrophy”: The Fancy Word for Growing a Beard