What are some weird catchphrases?
14 strange phrases from around the world and what they mean
- ‘Straighten the horns and kill the bull’
- ‘There is no cow on the ice’
- ‘Pretend to be an Englishman’
- ‘Not my circus, not my monkeys’
- ‘God gives nuts to the man with no teeth’
- ‘To set the dogs on someone’
- ‘Going where the Czar goes on foot’
What are some wacky words?
Let’s see which of these craziest words you already know and which ones are new to you:
- Bumfuzzle. This is a simple term that refers to being confused, perplexed, or flustered or to cause confusion.
- Cattywampus.
- Gardyloo.
- Taradiddle.
- Snickersnee.
- Widdershins.
- Collywobbles.
- Gubbins.
What’s the funniest sounding word?
‘Cattywampus’ and Other Funny-Sounding Words
- Cattywampus. Definition – askew, awry, kitty-corner.
- Bumfuzzle. Definition – confuse; perplex; fluster.
- Gardyloo.
- Taradiddle.
- Billingsgate.
- Snickersnee.
- Widdershins.
- Collywobbles.
How do you say this is funny?
Different Ways to Say “It’s Funny”
- LOL (laugh – out -loud)
- It’s hilarious.
- It made me laugh.
- It cracks me up.
- I burst out laughing.
- I couldn’t stop laughing.
- It was amusing.
- It was comical.
What are some old expressions?
11 Old-Fashioned Expressions People Still Find Charming
- “That’s My Cup Of Tea” Hannah Burton/Bustle.
- “Kick Up Your Heels”
- “I’ll Be There With Bells On”
- “I’m Head Over Heels”
- “You Look Happy As A Clam”
- “Pardon My French”
- “Carpe Diem”
- “Bring Home The Bacon”
What is a silly word?
childish, crazy, frivolous, idiotic, inappropriate, irresponsible, ludicrous, nonsensical, pointless, preposterous, ridiculous, simple, stupid, empty, irrational, asinine, balmy, brainless, dippy, dizzy.
What is a fun word?
amusing, enjoyable, entertaining, lively, pleasant, celebration, distraction, enjoyment, joke, joy, laughter, pastime, pleasure, sport, absurdity, ball, blast, buffoonery, cheer, clowning.
What are fake words?
Fake words are simply made up words that appear to be real, but actually don’t exist and don’t have any meaning. They initially appear real because they can be pronounced which makes it seem like they would be real words.
What are some weird and interesting words in English?
11 Weird and Interesting Words in English. Bamboozled. adjective bam·boo·zled bam-ˈbü-zəld . Definition: thrown into a state of confusion or bewilderment especially by being deliberately Cattywampus. Discombobulate. Flabbergast. Foppish.
How many weird words are there in the Dictionary?
31 Weird Words That Really Are in the Dictionary. 1 Flibbertigibbet. Weird words that are fun to say belong in the dictionary just as much as their more everyday counterparts. In the case of 2 Badmash. 3 Moiety. 4 Oxyphenbutazone. 5 Wobbegong.
What are the benefits of learning weird English words?
Finally, weird English words often have lots of syllables (the different sounds within a word) and unique letter combinations, making them excellent for pronunciation practice. Say them out loud.
What are the origins of some of the most interesting idioms?
Here are the origins of some of the most interesting idioms! Meaning: To accept something difficult or unpleasant Origin: In the olden days, when doctors were short on anesthesia or time during a battle, they would ask the patient to bite down on a bullet to distract from the pain.