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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?


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3 responses to “How Many of These Crazy English Words Do You Know?”

  1. Wow. Great post. Thanks for sharing. I didn’t know any of these words until now.

    1. Thanks for giving it a try. Weโ€™ve been trying to work the words into everyday conversation. Itโ€™s been a bit fun using โ€œErinaceousโ€.

      1. ๐Ÿ˜‚. Yeah, it is kinda fun, speaking words no one understands.

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