We love words. We especially love strange words. Fortunately, the English language has a limitless supply of them to tantalize even the most discriminating lexophile.
How many of the following strange words do you know?
The Quest to Add Orbisculate to the Dictionary
What is the difference between a real word and a made-up word? OK, admittedly all words are made-up. We should probably ask what it takes to transform a newly manufactured word into one that shows up in dictionaries. The answer is usage. Once upon a time, someone reacted to some disgusting thing (we suspect it…
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We Don’t Have the Word, But We All Know Someone To Whom it Applies
Backpfeifengesicht is a German word referring to a face badly in need of a fist.
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Have You Ever Felt a Tartle?
Have you ever started to introduce someone, only to have a moment of panic as your brain freezes and you can’t remember that person’s name? Thanks to the people of Scotland, you still might not remember that person’s name, but you at least have a name for the sensation that you feel. Scots have defined…
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Commonplace Fun Facts 
Wow. Great post. Thanks for sharing. I didn’t know any of these words until now.
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Thanks for giving it a try. We’ve been trying to work the words into everyday conversation. It’s been a bit fun using “Erinaceous”.
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😂. Yeah, it is kinda fun, speaking words no one understands.
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