If you think about it, some words in the English language are quite interesting. And by interesting, we mean that they are extremely weird and uncanny. But, isn't that exactly what makes them fun?
If you happen to be someone who loves to explore the English language, you’re going to love what we have in store for you today. We have listed down some of the funniest and other-wordly ever words invented and we bet you’ve not have heard of many of them before before.
Pixabay/Pexels | Don’t forget to pull these out for your next game of Scrabble!
These words will surely give you a good laugh, so keep reading!
1. Shenanigans
Meaning: A dishonest or secret activity, or mischief maneuvering
This word is a little bit light, a little clever, and a little amusing too. While the meaning seems to be on the negative side, it is still used to described as a harmless prank.
2. Gnarly
Meaning: nasty, difficult, cool, or, good
This is a funny word because it is used really often by the sports community for the description of the extreme things they do.
3. Goggle
Meaning: Close-fitting glasses with shielded sides used for the protection of eyes
People find this word funny because typically when a person goggles their eyes, they look very big. This adds a bit of a silly element to their look. It is even more amusing when they open their mouth while doing it.
Elīna Arāja/Pexels | Kinda also reminds you of the olden days when people’s glasses made their eyes look bigger
4. Nincompoop
Meaning: a stupid or foolish person
The word is just as silly as the definition. If there are other silly words to describe a foolish person, this tops them all. This word is mostly used as an insult. It is too funny and too good of a word, which is why it is fair to use it every once in a while at the least.
5. Brouhaha
Meaning: This word means an overexcited and noisy response and reaction to something.
Brouhaha is already funny to pronounce because “haha” is already installed into it. So trying to say it without smiling is basically impossible.
Reafon Gates/Pexels | We dare you to say brouhaha without giggling - go ahead, try it
6. Gubbins
Meaning: A gadget, miscellaneous items
People find this word funny because it has a very weird and throaty pronunciation. It also generally just gives really old and strange vibes, as if it was used some 400 years ago.
